Tucson Mts *** Beginners ONLY *** Bowen House: Stone Ruin

***NOTE: This hike is for Beginners ONLY !
If you are new to hiking or new to the Tucson/Sonoran Desert area or have limited ability this is a hike for you.

• Total Length: 3.00 mi
• Total Elevation Gain: 400'
• Duration: 3 +-
• Rating: Beginner
See "What we're about" at 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 and other info: hike route files: www.tinyurl.com/yx2kp57q
Google map trail route: www.tinyurl.com/teq8fag

Parking and trail head detail map: www.tinyurl.com/u74fy7m
*** MEET at the Trail Head sign for the Bowen Trail

The Hike:
This trail starts at the Starr Pass Resort & Spa Bowen trail head.
We will take this gently rolling trail about .75 mile where we will intersect the Yetman Trail. Here we will turn left (west) and in about .75 miles we will be at the Old Stone Ruin: The Bowen House.

We will relax and enjoy the veiews before returning via the same route.

Bowen House History
In the late 1920s Sherry Bowen brought his wife, Ruby, to Tucson from Rockford, Ill., in hopes that the climate would improve her health.
The Bowens homesteaded in the Tucson Mountains and built first a cabin and then what now remains of the current house which was built out of native stone.
Sherry and Ruby moved to New York City in 1944. By this time the Bowen homestead consisted of 200 acres. Their homestead became part of Tucson Mountain Park (www.tinyurl.com/ufh3kpx) in 1983.
Once we reach the Bowen house we will take time to enjoy and explore the historic ruin as well as a leisurely rest/snack break.

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, etc.
As always - Hike at Your Own Risk

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