Tucson Mts: Sarasota to Starr Pass to Yetman to Bowen Saddle to Second Ridge

• Total Length: 6.5 mi
• Total Elevation Gain: 650'
• Duration: 3-4 hrs
• Rating: Intermediate
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**RESTRICTIONS: No guests, dogs, firearms or tobacco
• Cell phones SILENT during hike
Be sure to bring adequate water and snacks

This hike starts at the Sarasota Trailhead (El 2700') and ends atop 2nd Ridge (El 3300') in the beautiful Starr Valley.
The route starts with the Sarasota trail which follows the contour around Little Cat and takes us through the Cat's Crack (aka Starr Pass) between Big and Little Cat Mountains.
We will then pick up the Starr Pass trail, then the Yetman trail. We will gain a bit of elevation as we hike up to Bowen Saddle to the 2nd Ridge Trail (unofficial). We have now hiked about 2.8 miles.
From here we will follow a short lower ridge line until we start to climb the north side of 2nd Ridge. This segment has some steep sections with minor short scrambles. This section is about .75 miles.

Once we are on the summit of 2nd Ridge we will take a break for a snack and to enjoy the commanding views before hiking back to our start point by the same route.

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?
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WV-Mike