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Apache Junction, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Dutchman – Black Mesa Hike

Mar 02, 2022 9:00AM—2:00PM

Meet at First Water Trahilhead. Directions: From Apache Junction take Hwy 88 ¼ mile past Lost Dutchman State Park. Turn right onto First Water road (this is a dirt road but does not require 4x drive). Follow appx 2 miles to the end of the road. Park in the big parking lot and meet at the Forest Service Kiosk.

Total distance: 9 miles moderate (no shade) Elevation gain: 1220 ft Time: 5 hours due to climb, snack/lunch break and photo opps. Hike leader: Georgy Naimoli 480-290-0354 The hike will depart from the First Water Trailhead, walking counter clockwise. We will start on the Dutchman Trail to the Black Mesa Trail and then return to…

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Phoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Ocotillo/Sidewinder Hike

Feb 19, 2022 8:00AM—10:30AM

Meet at Apache Wash Trailhead (1600 E Sonoran Desert Dr, Phoenix, AZ)

Moderate hike in the Phoenix Sonoran Preserve. Watch the morning horizon for hot air balloons in the area. Trails are mostly sand and fine gravel, very comfortable to walk on with almost any kind of walking/hiking shoes. Total distance is about 8.5 miles and elevation gain of 700 ft. We will combine the beautiful Ocotillo…

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Phoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Apache Wash Hike

Feb 16, 2022 8:00AM—10:00AM

Apache Wash Trailhead 1600 E. Sonoran Desert Drive, Phoenix, AZ

Easy to moderate hike in the Phoenix Sonoran Preserve. Trails are mostly sand and fine gravel, very comfortable to walk on with almost any kind of walking/hiking shoes. Total distance is about 6.5 miles. This is the shorter of two hikes and will follow the Apache Wash Trail from the main trailhead. Elevation gain is…

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Scottsdale, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Granite and Cholla Mountain Loop Hike

Jan 22, 2022 9:00AM—1:00PM

Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve - Granite Mountain Trailhead - 31402 N 136th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262. From Hwy 101 take Pima Rd North for 6.8 miles to Dynamite Blvd. Turn right on Dynamite and follow for 6.1 miles (name changes to Rio Verde drive about halfway) to N. 136th Street. You will pass Fraesfield Trailhead just before 136th. Turn left onto 136th and follow it for 2 miles. Granite Mountain Trailhead will be on your left.

HIKE LEADER NAME & CELL NUMBER: Steven Coutinho 480-465-9732 This is a slightly longer hike around both Granite and Cholla Mountains in Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve. The beautiful rock formations and lush vegetation make this my favorite local hiking area. Trails are mostly sand and fine gravel, very comfortable to walk on with almost any…

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Online: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Camino 101 Presentation

Jan 20, 2022 5:00PM—6:00PM

Zoom (find link below)

Join us for our first monthly meeting of 2022 where we will be providing a Camino 101 presentation, which will answer all of your basic questions as you begin planning for a Camino in the New Year. Topics will include: What is the Camino de Santiago? Why walk a Camino? Where to Start? Also, a…

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Scottsdale, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Granite Mountain Hike

Jan 15, 2022 9:00AM—12:00PM

Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve - Granite Mountain Trailhead - 31402 N 136th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262. From Hwy 101 take Pima Rd North for 6.8 miles to Dynamite Blvd. Turn right on Dynamite and follow for 6.1 miles (name changes to Rio Verde drive about halfway) to N. 136th Street. You will pass Fraesfield Trailhead just before 136th. Turn left onto 136th and follow it for 2 miles. Granite Mountain Trailhead will be on your left.

HIKE LEADER NAME & CELL NUMBER: Steven Coutinho 480-465-9732 This is a relaxed and easy hike around Granite Mountain, in Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve. The beautiful rock formations and lush vegetation make this my favorite local hiking area. Trails are mostly sand and fine gravel, very comfortable to walk on with almost any kind of…

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