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
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See all- Beat The Heat - Woods Canyon Lake LoopMeeting@Target Parking Lot, Phoenix, AZ
Beat The Heat - Woods Canyon Lake Loop
HIKE AND PICNIC
Things are heating up in The Valley of the Sun, so what better way to spend a day than in the cool air on the Mogollon Rim at 7500 ft elevation.
Many people claim to have sighted here the elusive, very large, hairy, human-like creature who left footprints the size of a juvenile Tyrannosaurus, known in legend as Bigfoot. It’s not surprising that the shy missing-link would feel at home at the lake.
After all, who wouldn’t want to live where wild roses and ferns embellish the shores of a lake teeming with fish, Bald eagles, cranes and beavers, while a canopy of Douglas firs filters the sunlight and provides cozy, secluded alcoves?
We just may get lucky and catch a glimpse, or a photo, so keep your eyes open for this one.
After the hike we will re-hydrate and relax in a true H4H fashion at the lake, so bring your picnic chairs and supplies, as well as snacks and beverages of your choice.
DIFFICULTY: Easy / Moderate
TOTAL DISTANCE: 4 - 5 miles
ACCUMULATED ELEVATION GAIN: 137 feet
HIKING TIME: 2 hours
STYLE: Loop
DOGS: OK
FACILITIES at Trailhead: boat rentals, groceries, beer & wine, fishing tackle, camping gear, firewood, ice, fishing & hunting licenses and hunting permit tags, as well as one of the largest ice cream selections in Northern Arizona with a friendly atmosphere (according to: https://woodscanyonlakeaz.com/ ).THERE WILL BE A 6 a.m. CARPOOL FOR THIS HIKE:
LEAVING CARPOOL at 6:10 a.m.
LOCATION :
Deer Valley Towne Square, Phoenix, AZ
Target store I-17 and Loop 101 :# 33°40'02.7"N 112°07'10.6"W
HOW TO FIND US:
In front of Target store close to freeway / Beardsley road.
(See pin on the map)LEAVING CARPOOL at 6:10 a.m.
Starting from trailhead at 8:30 – 8:45RSVP: PICK ONE
will you meet us at the CARPOOL or at TRAILHEAD ? <– PICK ONLY ONEDIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD:
## From Phoenix:
Take State Route 87 to Payson.
Go East On Highway 260
Make a left after mile marker 282 onto Forest Road 300.
Go 4 miles on FR300 and
take a right on RTE 105.
The lake, store and Campsites are 1 mile down FR105VERY 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 its polite.
