The Roof of the Rincons: Hiking the Tanque Verde Ridge Trail to Grossman Dome

RSVPs OPEN: Wednesday, December 18th at 7:00 AM
• 6 miles round trip
• Total Elevation Gain: 1700'
• Rating: Intermediate
(See "What we're about" at https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Tucson/)

**RESTRICTIONS: No guests, dogs, firearms or tobacco
• Cell phones SILENT during hike
Be sure to bring adequate water and snacks.

GPS files and trail map are here: www.tinyurl.com/t4mdll8
Google map of the hike route is here: www.tinyurl.com/ubhorzn

We will meet at the Saguaro National Park - Rincon District visitors center parking lot and then car pool to the trail head.
Carpooling is a must because of the limited number of parking spaces at the trail head.
Visitors center location: 3693 S Old Spanish Trail
Google Map location: www.tinyurl.com/wgyzxmt

This hike starts at the Javelina picnic area of Saguaro National Park - Rincon District.
See: www.NPS.gov/sagu/planyourvisit/visitor-center-information.htm

**** Saguaro National Park is a fee area ****
See: www.NPS.gov/sagu/planyourvisit/fees.htm
If you have any of these passes you do not need to pay to enter the park.
See: www.NPS.gov/sagu/planyourvisit/fees.htm#CP_JUMP_2539313

You can review the hike route here: www.tinyurl.com/uycx58u

The starting elevation is 3200' and in the first mile we will gain about 400 feet in elevation. At that point we will be on Tanque Verde Ridge. We will follow the ridgeline for about 2 more miles before reaching our destination - Grossman Dome at 4634'
Summiting the dome requires a short scramble to get to the path which goes to the top. Here we will have great views of the surrounding mountain ranges as we take a break and have a snack before heading back down to the parking area.

If you are interested in a preview of what the hike will be like you can check out the photos here: www.EpicRoadTrips.us/2019/rincon_mts_tanque_verde_ridge/

RSVP etiquette:
• Sign up only if you really intend to come
• If you need to cancel, do so BEFORE the deadline so someone can get your spot
• If you change your mind take yourself off the Going or Wait list
• Please don't be a no-show

Be sure to bring adequate water, food, trekking poles (optional) , etc.
As always - Hike at Your Own Risk

Questions?
Email me: www.tinyurl.com/y3pz2gs9
Cell: 304.290.8066
WV-Mike