Aspen Nature Loop - extended
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Aspen Nature Loop - extended
Autumn is here, and aspen leaves are turning their seasonal gold on full display.
Join us on this hike with breathtaking views, fresh air and share the beauty of the San Francisco Peaks.
Aspen Nature Trail makes a 4-mile trip through breezy forests at the base of Humphreys Peak. Situated between 8,990 and 9600 feet asl, the trail has all the benefits of hiking in high elevation autumn alpine paradise without strenuous climbing.
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
TOTAL DISTANCE: 4 miles
ALTITUDE : 9000+ feet ASL
ACCUMULATED ELEVATION GAIN: 787 feet (approx)
HIKING TIME: 2 to 2.5 hours
STYLE: Lollipop
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"W
HOW TO FIND US:
6:00 a.m.
In front of Target store close to freeway / Beardsley road.
(see pin on map)
LEAVING CARPOOL at 6:10 a.m.
Starting from trailhead at 8:45-9:00
RSVP: PICK ONE <– PICK ONLY ONE
will you meet us at the CARPOOL or at TRAILHEAD ?
DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD:
Arizona Snow Bowl Road,
Humphreys Peak Trailhead
MAP TO TRAILHEAD:
RSVP: PICK ONE <– PICK ONLY ONE
will you meet us at the CARPOOL or at TRAILHEAD ?
If 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.