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Mesa AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Dutchman-Black Mesa Hike

Apr 01, 2022 8:00AM—1:00PM

First Water Trailhead - N First Water Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85119. 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.

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 the Trailhead on the Second Water Trail. You will be rewarded near the half-way point with an amazing view of the back side of Weaver’s Needle. It…

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Cave Creek, AZ, Valley of the Sun Chapter, Go John Trail Hike

Mar 19, 2022 7:30AM—11:30AM

Go John Trailhead inside the Cave Creek Regional Park (37019 N Lava Lane, Cave Creek) NOTE: There is a $7/car entrance fee to the Cave Creek Regional Park. Directions: From Carefree Highway & 32nd Street, take 32nd St North appx 2 miles to enter park. Continue right after pay station ($7 per car) on Cave Creek Parkway for 1 mile. Turn left at Mountain/Tonalite Dr and continue straight for .2 miles to trailhead parking lot on left. All roads are paved. Use Go John Trailhead or GPS coordinates 33.832716 -112.001196

Coffee @ 7:30am and Hike starts at 8:30am. Join us for both or only one (indicate in sign-up comments)! Go John Trail is a 5.8-mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Cave Creek, Arizona that features beautiful wildflowers and is rated as moderate to difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, horses, and…

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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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