Sandy's Canyon Trailhead 2/4-Hour Score-O

NOTE: Pre-registration is required! No onsite registration is available for this event! You must register at the link below. Just hitting 'Attend' on this Meetup page doesn't register you for this event.

We're excited to once again announce another new location for our navigation fun in the Flagstaff area. On Saturday, September 19, we're offering two different courses starting at the Sandy's Canyon Trailhead, just 4.3 miles southeast of I-17 exit 339 on Lake Mary Road. For a shorter outing, we're offering a 2-hour course. Those looking for a longer challenge can choose the 4-hour option. Participants navigate to as many destinations as they can in the given time limit. There are no mandatory controls; you can find as many or as few markers as you can in the given time limit.

Our Sandy's Canyon Trailhead map is new to the club this year. The area is covered by an open ponderosa pine forest with substantial water drainages throughout. While none of the climbs are more than 50 or so meters, there are climbs and descents throughout the course. Unlike last month's event at Campbell Mesa, which was quite flat, visiting all the controls at our Sandy's Canyon event will certainly challenge your endurance.

The Sandy's Canyon Trailhead orienteering courses open at 8:00 AM. The last time to start a 4-hour course is 9:00 AM. The last time to start a 2-hour course is 11:00 AM. No water is available on the course, so we strongly recommend you bring your own water.

The Sandy's Canyon Trailhead is a great area to practice your navigation skills on excellent orienteering terrain. We look forward to seeing you at another new orienteering location for the club.

Schedule:
Check-in/Registration..................................................................8:00am
Last Time to Start a 4-Hour Course........................................9:00am
Last Time to Start a 2-Hour Course........................................11:00am
Courses Close................................................................................1:00pm

PRE-REGISTER HERE:
Online signup is required. Our permit does not allow us to take money on-site. The donation pays for the map printing fee and insurance for the event. Pre-Registration is open until Thursday, September 17th at 11:59 PM.

Click here to pre-register: https://eventreg.orienteeringusa.org/register/sandyscanyontrailhead-2026-09-19
(NOTE: Clicking "Attend" on Meetup does not register you for this event. Registration must be made at the above link.)

Fees:
Due to permitting restrictions, we are not allowed to charge a registration fee for the Fay Canyon event. However, we still have costs associated with presenting the events, including printing costs, insurance, etc. The registration pages in the link above include options to donate. Please consider donating to the club to help cover the costs associated with participation in the events.

Suggested Donation for Score-O:
Adults (20+), 2-Hour Score-O: $10/person. Members take $5 off.
Adults (20+), 4-Hour Score-O: $15/person. Members take $5 off.
Children (13-19): $5/person
Children (12 and under): $0

Parental Consent:
Parental Consent is Required for Participants Under Age 18 (Click here for more information: http://gphxo.org/Business/Forms/ParentalConsent.htm

What to bring:

• Whistle (Mandatory for all. Available for $1)
• Compass (Mandatory for all. Available to rent for $1)
• Water. (Water is NOT available at the start/finish . We also DO NOT have water stations on the course. You are strongly encouraged to bring your own water bottles or a camelback.)
• Long pants are recommended (scrub brush and cactus)
• Sun screen (While there is shade on all the courses, we encourage you to protect yourself from sunburn.)
• Sturdy hiking shoes

For more information and directions visit the Greater Phoenix Orienteering Club's event website: https://gphxo.org/Events/2026/20260919_Sandy'sCanyonTrailhead.htm