National Trail
- March 3 · 8:00 AM
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This hike is rated VERY DIFFICULT.
The National Trail is a major endurance test. It traverses the entire length of South Mountain park. We'll start at the easternmost trailhead (Pima Canyon) and cross all the way to the San Juan Lookout near the western edge. This is a one-way hike, I have arranged for pickup around 3:00pm to shuttle us back to our cars, hence the limited RSVP count.
DISTANCE: 15.5 miles!
ELEVATION GAIN: 1200+ feet!
DURATION: ~7 hours!
TRAIL STYLE: End-to-end
DOGS: Have mercy, no!
FACILITIES: Water fountain & bathroom
WEBSITE: Trailmap
DIRECTIONS: Follow the Google map link above to Pima Canyon Rd and park in the lot at the end of the access road. It's a little tricky to find, best route: I10 exit 157, west on Elliot Rd, north on 48th st. Pass Piedmont Rd, then after passing La Mirada Way turn left to stay on 48th St. (Note that last turn is not at a light and can be hard to notice). Make another immediate left onto Pima Canyon Rd. You'll see the gate, kiosk and some golf courses as you enter the preserve. Parking can be tight, so arrive 15 minutes early!
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Randy Harmon
See you at the Finish Line.........I'll have snacks and beverages waiting for you......
Kaveh, you might want to send this back out again as you opened EIGHT more spots after the original Annoucement, and many saw that it was already filled.......
March 1
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Kaveh
Thanks Randy! I've capped it back at 12, since everyone fits in your truck, Rene is going to do part of the hike with us instead of shuttling.
March 2
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Kaveh
If you're doing the partial (10 mile) hike, meet Rene at the Buena Vista Lookout at 9:30 am. The main group will sync with her along the way. Here is the meeting point for the partial hike:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3...
March 2
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Randy Harmon
I accept tips/propina and all major credit cards. LOL....I will have some cold beverages and snacks waiting for you!
2 · February 28
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Kaveh
Our deep gratitude to Randy who will be taking a second truck load of hikers back to their paked cars!!! I have increased the RSVP limit to reflect that. :-)
February 27
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Perry Bruneo
Kavah, is this trail about rock climbing? Or just a difficult trail elevation?
February 26
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Randy Harmon
Kaveh, Do you need me to drive my truck for the shuttle? I will be coming home that day from Skiing, but can certainly be back in time and be there with my truck to pick everyone up.....let me know....
February 25
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Kaveh
Randy, thank you for the kind offer! If the first car fills up and there is still interest, I will take you up on it and open the event to more RSVPs. :-)
February 25
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Randy Harmon
I'm glad to hear there is another volunteer to shuttle. We hadn't tales so I had planned a ski weekend in Flagstaff with a friend. I can cut short if needed, or let someone else use my truck.
February 26
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