St. Patrick's Day Hike up Mormon Trail, Fat Mans Pass, Hidden Valley Loop

**********IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR!!! ST PATRICK’s DAY!!! ***********
----------GREEN, GREEN, LETS FILL THIS MOUNTAIN IN GREEN--------------

Wear your 'Green' attire in Spirit of ST PATRICK’s Day & Join us for a FUN LOOP hike up Mormon Trail to Hidden Valley, thru Fat Man’s Pass & then back down.
We might get LUCKY & see some Shamrocks & Leprechauns along the way!

WHERE: MORMON TRAIL thru Fat Man’s Pass through HIDDEN VALLEY and back.
Distance: 3.9 miles
Elevation: 800 ft.
Difficulty: Moderate
Hiking at MODERATE PACE – 3 hrs. +/-

It’s a very interesting hike with cool rock formations, 2 gigantic boulders you’ll squeeze through a narrow gap called FAT MAN's PASS! Then we’ll loop back through Hidden Valley & go thru an awesome natural rock tunnel & then back down to parking lot.
We should complete in 2 1/2-3 hours hiking and stopping for Photo Ops along the way, at a moderate pace!

Wear your GREEN in celebration of this special day!

Bring: plenty of WATER! + hat, bandana, sunscreen, camera/cell phone, etc. shoes with GOOD TREAD (Can be slippery in spots & may have to 'rock scramble' as well)

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.
We'll meet at small shelter at beginning of trailhead.
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.
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.

As always, bring lots of water, nutritious snacks, sturdy footwear, hiking poles (personal choice), sunscreen, camera, flashlight (for evening hikes), and any other items that you as an EXPERIENCED hiker likes to bring on. Also very important your sense for an Amazing Arizona Adventure!

The Event Planners, Leaders and all Organizers from "Amazing Arizona Adventures" are volunteers, 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. By your confirmation of attending you agree to the above terms and agreements.

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