Welcome, Sun Lakes Hiking Enthusiasts!
- Location
- Chandler, AZ 33.25-111.88 85248US
- Meetups
- 27 so far
- Members
- 44 Hiking Enthusiasts
- Meetup topics
- Founded
- February 26, 2009
This club is for Sun Lakes and Sunbird residents.
The Sun Lakes Hiking Club was started in 1985 by a few hikers wanting to enjoy the company of others and desiring a more structured, organized approach to the activity. This led to the formation of by-laws and the development of a programmed schedule of hikes on a weekly basis with designated leaders and rules designed to make hiking safe but challenging.
The club schedules hikes from November through April. Hikers meet at 7:45a.m. for departure at 8:00 a.m. at the Cottonwood Country Club parking lot by the flagpole. Fees paid to carpool drivers are based on distance and are listed with the description of each hike. Equipment should include 1) hiking boots, 2) a hat and 3) a back or fanny pack large enough to hold adequate water for the hike, a lunch or snack, sun screen, plastic bags for waste items, a rain poncho, a comb (good for removing overly-friendly cacti) and personal items. Walking sticks are optional.
Rating codes:
A hikes have an elevation change of 3000 feet or more and/or a distance of over 13 miles;
B hikes have an elevation change of 1200 to 2999 feet and/or a distance of 8 to 13 miles;
C hikes have an elevation change of less than 1200 feet and/or a distance of less than 8 miles.
If you have questions or need information about the club please email the president. If you have comments about or corrections to the information about current hikes on this site or in the Splash please email the communications director. If you have questions or comments about this Web site please email the web coordinator.
President: Ginny Metz alvirginia.metz@att.net
Vice President: Tom Chase chasept@aol.com
Secretary: Susie Welker keithsusan@earthlink.net
Treasurer: Mike Foerster jmikefoerster@wbhsi.net
Hike Coordinator: Bill Luffman blptluff@wbhsi.net
Communications: Dennis Harkins popkorn1@juno.com
Web Coordinator: Christine Desjarlais cmdesjarlais@yahoo.com
Our next MeetupLittleleaf Medley at San Tan Regional Park
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6533 West Phillips RoadQueen Creek, AZ
- Who’s coming?
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4 Yes / 2 Maybe
Littleleaf Medley at San Tan Regional Park:
Rated C, trailhead elevation 1,200’, 5 miles, 500’ elevation change (accumulated).
There is a park entrance fee of $6 per car to be shared by all passengers. The driver’s fee is $2 (30 miles r/t).
Hike Leader: Harry Schelmeske (480) 895-1245.
More upcoming Meetups
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1 Yes / 0 Maybe RSVPs
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3 Yes / 0 Maybe RSVPs
Wildlife Trails in Oracle State Park
Past Meetups
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6 attended
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Note: Summer Hike
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Note: Summer Hike
What's new?
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Nov 18
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New photos
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New member
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Nov 16
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New member“I joined the hiking group 10 years ago and enjoy the people and the hikes.”
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Nov 11
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New photos
Posted by Rex Bunkley
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Nov 9
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New member“I have hiked with the hiking club for almost 10 years and have never met a nicer group of people. In the summer I hike in western Washington and here in the winter. It truly is the best of both worlds!”
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Nov 8
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New member
“I have been hiking with this group for two years and everyone I have met is friendly, talented and incredible. Could they all be from Lake Wobegone?”
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Nov 7
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New member
“I thoroughly enjoyed the exercise, the views and the company last week so I would like to continue hiking. Great way to meet people. Maretta” -
New member
“For Fun and Fitness”
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Nov 6
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New member“I love hiking!”
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Oct 28
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New member
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Oct 24
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New member
“I was interested in it since I moved here 3 months ago from Seattle. Saw the group in the Splash and then was at Oakwood CC today, Oct.24th for the open house club groups. Great talking with the club ..”
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What members are saying
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