What we’re about
NOTE:
This meetup is for all who love the great outdoors, lacing up those hiking boots, hitting the trails and climbing the summits, and at the end enjoying a nice cold craft beer from a local brewery that appreciates the flavors of great craft beers. So if you love to hike, and you love and appreciate the fine flavors of an Awesome Brew, then Hiking for Hops is the Meetup hiking group for you. In actuality, if you love to hike and experience the great outdoors, and the good times that follow, even if you don't drink this Meetup is for you. Hiking for Hops will offer at least a monthly Hike for Hops that will Hike one of the many trails our state has to offer, then after our adventure, visit one of the many local breweries, brew pubs, or bars that feature craft brewed beers. So, are you ready for some fun filled adventures, great beers, fun times, and friendships?....Then Hiker for Hops is the a group for you. So you ask; Why the membership fee? Well, we don't want everyone. We want members who truly want to experience the fun times and adventure the Hiking for Hops Meetup has to offer. We just don't want a collection of names or members who don't participate. Additionally this small group donation of $15.00/year will offset the cost of making this a Great Meetup by helping establish meeting locations, purchase group supplies for our gatherings and events, needed equipment such as walkie talkies, first aid kits, etc for our volunteer leaders, and to be on the active list to receive our group newsletter, notifications, and messages of upcoming hikes and events. It is not a prerequisite to attend our hikes. You are also welcome to bring a guest(s) along anytime. We have an Amazing group of Hikers and volunteer Trail Leaders, and we are always looking for additional trail leaders if you would like to get involved. We're a small group but a fun, serious group of hikers who appreciate what our beautiful state has to offer, but who also enjoy a good time off the trail as well.
Until I see you on the trail, keep Hiking for those Hops.
Bob....or as I'm known Capt'n Bob
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Red Mountain volcano - FLAGSTAFFTarget, Phoenix, AZ
Red Mountain volcano and Slate Mountain
PLEASE READ THE WHOLE DESCRIPTION BEFORE JOINING US ON THIS ADVENTURE !!!
If you’re looking for a mind-boggling, surreal experience, forget theme park attractions; Red Mountain volcano is one of the most magical places on earth..
This cinder cone volcano north of Flagstaff offers a rare opportunity to walk inside the guts of a formerly explosive geological wonder.
Located in the Coconino National Forest of northern Arizona, 25 miles northwest of Flagstaff, it is a volcanic cinder cone that rises 1,000 feet above the surrounding landscape.DISTANCE: 2.7 miles roundtrip
RATING: EASY
ELEVATION CHANGE: 6721 – 7115 feet
FACILITIES at Trailhead: NONE| Some hikes are just too beautiful to miss yet too short and too far to consider. That is why we have a “Daily Double” series featuring two hikes, near each other, that can be enjoyed the same day. |
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|Today's adventure also introduces: Slate Mountain Trail.
IT WILL BE OUR FIRST STOP In the cool air of the high country, just below the iconic San Francisco Peaks and the Snowbowl.
Slate Mountain is a perfect pick on days when you want maximum views for the minimum amount of climbing possible. It’s a fairly quick trip to the summit (about 2 miles), from where you can see the epic mountains of the Kachina Peaks Wilderness.This trail leads to one of the best views in the Coconino National Forest without brutal, exhausting climb to either Humphrey's Peak or Kendrick Mountain, yet relatively few people seem to know it exists. After this we will proceed by car, just short 15 minutes to the Red Mountain volcano.
FACILITIES at Trailhead: NONE
THERE WILL BE A CARPOOL FOR THIS HIKE:
Deer Valley Towne Square, Phoenix, AZ
Target store I-17 and Loop 101 :
33°40'02.7"N 112°07'10.6"WHOW TO FIND US:
5:30 a.m.
In front of Target store close to freeway / Beardsley road.
(see pin on map)LEAVING CARPOOL at 5:40 a.m.
Starting from trailhead at 8:-ishRSVP: PICK ONE
will you meet us at the CARPOOL or at TRAILHEAD ? <– PICK ONLY ONEDIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD:
Starting from trailhead at 8:-ish
Deer Valley Towne Square to Slate Mountain Trail
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Deer+Valley+Towne+Square,+Phoenix,+AZ/35.48576,-111.83613/@34.5736397,-112.5293875,237640m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!4m8!1m5!1m1!1s0x872b6f3fae7d36d9:0xfb800748bc2e8502!2m2!1d-112.1229016!2d33.6668767!1m0!3e0?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDcwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3DSlate Mountain to Red Mountain volcano
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/35.48576,-111.83613/Red+Mountain+Trail/@35.5121659,-111.8742672,6743m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x87328a763c774203:0xab2aaa8981fc470a!2m2!1d-111.8579268!2d35.5370194!3e0?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDcwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D>>>>>>>>>> * <<<<<<<<<<
VERY IMPORTANT:We don't want to leave anyone behind
RSVP: PICK ONE
will you meet us at the CARPOOL or at TRAILHEAD ? <– PICK ONLY ONEIf you don't CONFIRM that you will meet at THE CARPOOL, or if you are late, we'll expect to SEE YOU AT THE TRAILHEAD.
VERY IMPORTANT TOO:
If you sign up for the hike, and you change your plans ------ just change your RSVP.
It helps the host prepare, and it's polite.
