First Water 3-Hr Score-O

On Sunday, February 15th, the Greater Phoenix Orienteering club will host a 3-hour Score-O orienteering meet at the First Water trail head. In a Score-O format participants have 3 hours to locate as many controls marked on their map as possible. Controls are worth points based on distance and difficulty.

Schedule:
Registration Starts..............................7:30am
Course opens.......................................8:00am
Beginner's Clinic..................................8:00am
Last Time to Start a Course.............10:00am
Course Closes......................................1:00pm

Cost (member/non-member):
Individual...............................................$5/$10
Family / Team.......................................$8/$15

What to bring:
Water bottle(s). There is some water on the course, but it's a long way between stops.
Whistle (required for all: available for $1)
Compass (available to rent for $1)
Sunscreen, hat, sturdy shoes
Long pants are recommended (scrub brush and cactus)

Directions:
From Phoenix, take US 60 (Superstition Freeway) east to Apache Junction. Take the Idaho Rd. exit (SR 88) and turn left (north). In a few miles, SR 88 will turn right onto N Apache Trail. Turn right and continue on SR 88. In about 5 miles, and ¼ mile past the entrance to Lost Dutchman State Park, turn right onto FR 78, First Water Trailhead Road, which is an all-weather dirt road. Proceed about 2½ miles to the horse staging area (the overflow parking area). If you get to the trailhead, go back about ½ mile to the meet site. There is no Forest Service parking fee for this area.

For more information visit the club's event page: http://gphxo.org/Events/20150301_FirstWater.htm