Marshal Gulch trail & picnic (Advanced Beginner)

See below Change of venue and time because of Cody fire.

As of Thursday a.m (or wed night) MEADOW LOOP IS NOW OPEN

Let's take a poll at the McDonald's carpool parking lot, which trail most folks want. Marshal Gulch - a bit more elevation and a little longer (1.5 hours rather than 1 hour Meadow Loop)
- same stunning views on both -
they are both at about 8500 to 9000 ft. cool. Both have picnic areas.

ENTRANCE:
Note: Will need your National Park pass, or Senior National Park pass , or $8 day fee.
Cash or check.
If you're buying a day pass best to get online ahead of time.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coronado/recreation/mount-lemmon-day-use-area

Bring a camp chair: In case more folks sign up, and we can't fit at the table, I have 2 or 3 I will bring.

Note – the end is approximate , could be 2pm or later – we do not know.
Let's take leisurely time, rather than eat and run. Meaning: Do not make afternoon plans for yourself unless you drive yourself.

Please be flexible because of the fire and possibly parking.

EVENT DETAILS of both trails:

Here is alltrails description of Marshal Gulch.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/marshall-gulch-trail-3
2.6 miles out and back (total 2.6 miles)
534 ft elevation gain
1h. 18 mins -- says Alltrails.
Let’s call it 1.5 hours for pictures and scenery stops.

NOTE for hiking level
the first leg is ALL uphill. Moderate level. 1.3 miles up, then back down.
I will be going slow up, because I go slow uphill. Hence the Adv Beginner level. it's short up, but inclined.

We stay together (last person in line of sight) for safety and socializing.

Downhill will be faster and easy, unless you have an ankle or knee issue – For these folks, down is harder than up.

Here is alltrails for MEADOW LOOP #5 (this one only takes an hour to hike)
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/meadow-and-mount-lemmon-trail-5-loop
2.1mile Length
341 ft Elevation gain
57minute Estimated time

here are some google photo pictures
https://photos.app.goo.gl/xvTQrPh7XXfzq3NB8

FIRST - LET’S MEET FOR CARPOOLING at 8:30a.m so we finish hiking closer to brunch/lunch time.
The drive will take approximately 1hr to Mt Lemmon

If we decide Marshal Gulch, We will help each other find parking.
The main lot is small. see pic.
There are 2 other smallish lots in the 2 picnic areas -above- the main lot. So it may take a few minutes to find a spot.

NOTE: DO NOT DRIVE FIRST TO THE “ MAP PIN” – MARSHAL GULCH PICNIC AREA. WE WILL CARAVAN

Meet to carpool or drive yourself:
at McDonald’s parking lot, at 9075 Tanque Verde at Catalina Hwy
Hood up: White RAV4
8:30 a. m.

Communal picnic:
we may finish up hike around 11ish, so bring an appetizer, a dish or a drink/cups-for-all. (if you bring a drink, please bring cups)
Grace (me) will bring paper plates , napkins and cutlery.

Grace 215 292 1806

Comment on what you will bring to avoid duplication

PLEASE COMMENT IF I LEFT SOMETHING OUT

Bring:
At least 1 liter of water – it’s dry up there also
Wear hiking footwear – roots and rocks
Sun screen – will be shade and open sun
Hiking poles necessary on Mt Lemmon – roots and rocks

No dogs, firearms, tobacco/vape

By rsvping yes to this event you agree not to hold the event host or group organizers liable for injury, death, personal property damage or loss that occurs during the event or in transit to or from the event.