The Tucson Hiking Meetup Group

The hikers will gather at the corner of West Anklam and Tumamoc Hill road at 5:30 pm and take a quick walk up the hill. Please remember to bring water and a flashlight in case the moon is hiding. Here's the skinny: 3.1 miles roundtrip, 730 ft climb. This is not a guided tour. Since we will be going at our own pace to stay in shape, this may not be an appropriate hike for beginners or first timers.

Important Note: This is a regularly event every Wednesday, an organizer may not attend. There are a number of other members who do this walk though. If you are coming for the first time, look for a group of people at the start of the paved path by Anklam Road. Keep in mind that Tumamoc is very popular, i.e. there may be a 200 other people walking up the hill. Just look for a group of people (3 or more) at the start of the path and don't hesitate to approach and ask them if they are the hiking group. The group leaves promptly. If you are late, you are still welcome to walk the hill by yourself. Thank you for your understanding and Happy Trails!

Be adult and responsible; hike at your own risk.

Join me for a peaceful Thanksgiving Day hike around Brown Mountain—a 4.5-mile loop packed with expansive 360° views that make every step worth it! This is a true roller-coaster ridge hike, taking us up and down three rocky peaks with lots of classic Tucson Mountain charm. It’s rated intermediate, so please sign up only if you’re a confident and experienced hiker who enjoys a little challenge with their desert beauty. We’ll take a relaxing break halfway at the Santa Cruz picnic area, so bring a tasty snack to refuel. Bonus: this spot comes with rustic—but gloriously flushable—toilets.

If you’re up for great views of the Sonoran desert and a fun ridge-top workout come join me Thanksgiving morning. Allow 3 hours to complete the hike (includes break time) but remember.......when hiking with a group we can only go as fast as the slowest hiker so completion time may vary.

When: Arrive no later than 7:45 am because we’ll start hiking promptly at 8:00 am

Where: Brown Mountain picnic area. The closest major intersection is Gates Pass and Kinney Road. From this point, head Northwest on Kinney for approximately 1/2 mile. Do not turn on to McCain, instead continue on Kinney for a short piece until you see the sign for Brown Mountain picnic area. Turn left into the picnic area and look for the white Toyota Highlander with the hatch open. I will try to park in the 3rd picnic spot.

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Expectations:
· Miles = 4.5 RT
· Pace = 2.5 mph
· Time = 3 hr

LIABILITY:

By RSVP-ING “YES” to this event you are agreeing that I am not liable for any personal injury, death or property damage that occurs during the event or in transit to and from the event to yourself or your vehicle. You are agreeing that you are capable of hiking under your own supervision on uneven rocky terrain. You’re agreeing to no firearms, dogs, and tobacco or vaping products during the event

Let's work off our Thanksgiving dinner and hike to Bridal Wreath Falls, to see if the falls are "in action" after the recent rains. This hike is rated Intermediate, with an elevation gain of 1,060 feet over 2.9 miles. Accordingly, you should be an experienced hiker in good shape if you sign up.

The Douglas Spring Trailhead starts just off of Speedway. The 2.9 mile hike climbs steadily, and is fairly steep, although the rock steps help. This is an out-and-back hike, covering 5.8 miles total. Our expected hike time is 2 1/2-3 hours. We will stop to rest/eat at the falls, so I expect a total time of 3 1/4 - 3 1/2 hours.

Our expected hiking time equates to an average hiking speed of about 2 mph, which might be considered fast, considering the steepness of the hike. Please sign up only if the steepness and expected speed works for you, so we stay together and no one gets left behind.

By RSVP-ing "Yes" to this event you are agreeing to hold the event host/organizer not liable for any personal injury, death or property damage that occurs during the event or in transit to or from the event, including, but not limited to, your failure to stay with the leader and group throughout the event.