Amazing Arizona Adventures (Triple A)

FULL MOON / SUNSET / CITY LIGHTS / SOUTH MOUNTAIN HIKE.
LETS DO THIS. Again... And make it great !! Last full Moon the weather was cooler and still it was an Amazing night! So lets get everyone out to enjoy the cooling nights of our Amazing Arizona Desert of the Beautiful South Mountain Preserve.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 14th, 4:30 PM.

WEATHER: High: 64 Low: 45

Full Moon Hike in South Mountain, with an Amazing Sunset first leg of the trail. With a bright full moon to finish the hike.

Last month we had an Amazing group of people, a good time was had by all!

The weather is beautiful (and cooler) which should make it an Amazing Arizona evening as the evening air cools as the sun sets.. so lets do this Amazing hike with breathtaking city lights glowing in the horizon as the sky fills with glimmering stars!

I think this would be a good time to start doing this hike again, and again. We have been doing this hike for years and we have had a great time. So come on out for a great night hike, meet Amazing people, check out a beautiful Arizona Sunset and watch the glowing Full Moon rise in the East as we move along the Ridgeline Trail. It's a good time to see and howl at the full moon: Should be a great night Adventure & You get to see me at my best....

South Mountain Javelina Trail

7898 S 46th St., Phoenix, AZ

Mileage: 3.8 miles

Elevation Gain: Approximately 410 feet

Trails: Javelina Canyon; Ridgeline; & Beverly Canyon (loop Hike)

Trail Rating: 2-3 / Moderate

Moonrise: 4:58 PM Sunset: 5:19 PM

Directions: Take I-10 to 48th Street & go South to Baseline and turn right (west) or I-10 West to Baseline and get off on Baseline Road. Head West till 46th Street and make a left (south). Drive all the way till the road ends and park in the last parking lot on the left.

SUGGESTIONS: bring plenty of water, a snack if you'd like, layering clothing for change in temperature as the sun goes down it does get much colder, a camera to capture the beauty of the Full Moon and City Lights (we use the trail markers as tripods). Some hikers like to bring flashlights, and that's fine. However, between the full moon and the city lights, we have never had difficulties seeing the trail, unless it's very cloudy. If you do use a flashlight, please be considerate of the people around you by not blinding them :--)

PLEASE UNDERSTAND.... This hike may not be good for a beginner or a new hiker, it is dark at times and parts of the trail can be a little challenging. We do not go fast but we do keep a good pace, and we do have a few stops to enjoy the city lights and wild stories, and of course the SUNSET & FULL MOON.

The Event Planners, Leaders and all Organizers from "Amazing Arizona Adventures" are volunteers and are not professional guides. They will not be held responsible for you. The function of the Organizer is only to organize this event. Each person who signs up for and participates in our events are responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guests. You agree not to hold the trip Planners, Leaders or Organizers responsible if you get injured. All participants must be 18 years of age or with parent or legal guardian that assume responsibility for minor child. By your confirmation of attending you agree to the above terms and agreements.

YOU are responsible for your own personal safety WE do not assume any responsibility or liability for you or your stuff.

Tidbits of information:

South Mountain Park in Phoenix, Arizona is the (second) largest municipal park in the United States, and one of the largest urban parks in North America and in the world. It has been designated as a Phoenix Point of Pride.

*Please join us for a FUN "Ho-Ho-Holiday" hike!*
Grab your SANTA HAT, Festive Holiday outfit (Wear your Red & Green, etc) & let’s have a FUN, EZ 'moderate' HIKE to celebrate the season!
Come & enjoy a beautiful Lakeside Hike in the desert!
The Scenic Trail contours around coves of Saguaro lake, providing nice views of the lake & surrounding mountains, such as 4 Peaks.
Rated: Easy, 1st ½ mile, then more moderate w/small hill, short climb UP coming back! (Elevation: only 115 ft.)
Distance: About 5 miles round trip - out & back on same trail
Time: 2.5 to 3 hours to Burro cove & back (hiking at Moderate pace)
*MEET at 9:30am: Butcher Jones Trailhead (Recreation area), just left of the beach area.
What to Bring: 2-3 liters of water or sports drink

• +sunblock +good hiking/tennis shoes with good tread!
• There's picnic tables, vault toilets, but No drinking water!
  * So… REMEMBER to bring plenty of water!
• (This is EZ Hike #1...next one on 20st! @ South Mountain)
  *Disclaimer: Wear festive Holiday colors & Santa hat & be ready to make some FUN PHOTO memories! *David & I look forward to seeing you all! :)
  The Event Planners, Organizers from "Amazing Arizona Adventures" are volunteers & not professional guides. They will not be held responsible for you. Signing up for our events mean you're responsible for your own safety & your guests. You agree not to hold Planners, Leaders or Organizers responsible if you get injured. All participants must be 18 years of age or with parent or legal guardian that assume responsibility for minor child. By your confirmation of attending you agree to the above terms and agreements.
  YOU are responsible for your own personal safety WE do not assume any responsibility or liability for you or your stuff.

LETS GET THIS HOLIDAY SEASON ROCKING with a HO…HO…HO…HOLIDAY HIKE ON SOUTH MOUNTAIN !!
This is the BIG ONE.. SO COME ONE, COME ALL FOR HOLIDAY FUN!!

Get on your holiday costume, or grab a SANTA HAT, ELF HAT, Reindeer Antlers, be creative & wear your holiday colors & get ready to meet some of your amazing & wonderful fellow hikers. So let’s have some FUN on this hike to celebrate the holiday season!

*Disclaimer: Please wear festive Holiday colors, Santa hat, or jolly holiday costume, so we can share holiday Joy.. and make some FUN PHOTO memories!
We have SO MUCH FUN on this popular hike each year, SO PLEASE COME JOIN THE FESTIVITIES FOR A LITTLE FROLIC AND FUN!🎅🏼 🧑🏻‍🎄

We’ll hike UP Mormon Trail thru Fat Man’s Pass into Hidden Valley & then back down Mormon Trail. Approx. 3.8 miles RT (Hiking at moderate pace, plus allow for PHOTO stops, should take 2 1/2 -3 hrs.)
This hike is very interesting with cool rock formations – gigantic boulders you’ll squeeze through narrow gap called FAT MAN's PASS! Then we’ll loop thru Hidden Valley (that offers many great locations for PHOTO Opp.) & go thru an awesome natural Rock Tunnel & then back down to parking lot.

• Please wear shoes w/good tread (slippery in spots & may have to 'rock scramble' as well)
• Bring plenty of WATER! + hat, bandana, sunscreen, cell phone, etc.
• We'll meet at 9:30am @ small shelter at beginning of trailhead.
  DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
  Go South on 24th St., from Baseline Rd., until dead ends (slightly left) at base of the Mountains & parking lot is on the right.
• If you have trouble finding a place to park, you can park on side street opposite of 24th St.

DISCLAIMER: Please participate at your own risk & know your experience/fitness level.

• This is a MODERATELY difficult uphill (approx. 900 Elevation) hike.
  By signing up for this event, you agree that hike Leader/Organizer, nor the group is liable for any injury arising directly or as a consequence from this group activity. You also agree that your participation is "at will" basis. Remember that hike leader is a volunteer & not professional guide & won’t be held responsible for you.