OCT 26, 2024 (SAT) TIME TBA. “D”
Kendall Camp Day Hike (2 miles RT, EC <300).
We will park on FR79 and hike to Kendall Camp. Fall colors and fabulous views north. Kendall Camp was a mining camp and homestead. All that remains is the apple orchard. If you want to hike further (6+ miles), it is a steep (920 EC) <2 miles to the Ridge on Maverick Mountain. Along the way is an old logging cut and remains of a miner’s cabin. Turn left there and continue up a few very steep hills to even better views of Prescott. Hiking stick is recommended on the steep hills. Advise if you will be hiking up the mountain. Bring your snacks, lunches, and drinks. Outing is subject to unforeseen winter weather.
For reservations, meeting time to carpool, and place, contact leaders Jenny Cobb cobbsrun@msn.com 928-925-1320 or Jimmy Castro or jimmygordo01@gmail.com 928-499- 7396.
NOV 9, 2024 (SAT) TIME TBA. “D”
Surprise Spring #350 Day Hike (<3 Miles OB, EC 232).
Gentle hike in Granite Basin. Trail passes through shady stands of ponderosa pine then open country where large boulders tower over chaparral covered hillsides. Superb views of Granite Mountain. To make a longer hike continue on Balancing Rock Trail 349 (2.5 miles) Outing is subject to unforeseen winter weather.
For reservations, meeting time to carpool, and place, contact leaders Jenny Cobb cobbsrun@msn.com 928-925-1320, Heidi Alton threedogzaz1@gmail.com 480-200-5480, or Jimmy Castro or jimmygordo01@gmail.com 928-499-7396.
NOV 16, 2024 (DAY) 9:00 am, “C” moderate
Glassford Hill Summit Trail Day Hike (4.6 miles RT, 964 EC).
The Glassford Hill Summit Trail in Prescott Valley takes hikers into the guts of an extinct cinder cone volcano. Home to a herd of Pronghorns, their grassland habitat is being replaced by houses and roads. Join members of Central Arizona Wildlife Alliance and friends to learn what you can do as citizen scientists to help preserve this endangered Pronghorn herd and the other abundant wildlife on Glassford Hill. The views are spectacular.
For more information, directions, and carpooling, contact Outings Leader Jenny Cobb cobbsrun@msn.com or text/call 928-925-1320.
Limited space, click on this link to reserve your place
NOV 16, 2024 (SAT) Time TBA. "C" moderate
Clark Springs Granite Wilderness Day Hike (4.5 miles RT, EC 1047).
Enjoy a variety of high desert flora, a creek and spectacular views beginning at the Metate Trailhead and turning around with views of Williamson and Skull Valleys. National Forest fee area.
For reservations, meeting time to carpool, and place, contact leader Heidi Alton threedogzaz1@gmail.com 480-200- 5480.
DEC 14, 2024 (SAT) TIME TBA. “D”
Pioneer Park Day Hike (3.1 Miles OW), EC162).
Enjoy the natural beauty of the area on open trails with views of Prescott. If you want to make a larger loop it is 4.9 miles 331 EC. Outing is subject to unforeseen winter weather. Advise if you will be doing the longer loop.
For reservations, meeting time to carpool, and place, contact leaders Jenny Cobb cobbsrun@msn.com 928-925-1320 or Jimmy Castro or jimmygordo01@gmail.com 928-499-7396.
DEC 14, 2024 (SAT) Time TBA. "C" moderate
Granite Mountain Big Juniper Day Hike (4.8 miles RT EC 949 )
We will hike from Contreras Road, downhill to Division Well, then uphill through high desert to the Big Juniper that was saved by the Granite Mountain Hotshots. Outing is subject to unforeseen winter weather.
For reservations, meeting time to carpool, and place, contact leader Heidi Alton threedogzaz1@gmail.com 480-200-5480.