Phoenix Relaxed Senior Hikers 55+

'On this independence day, lets celebrate the freedom that empowers us, the diversity that unites us, and the courage that defines us.
May we continue to cherish and protect the legacy of our great nation'

A peaceful and quiet setting, gently rolling hills, forests of ancient giant Saguaros, 12' hi unique outcropping of solid white quartz, the ultra rare 'Michelin Man' segmented saguaro, wonderland of glittering rocks, and pristine panoramic majestic views in all directions.

'Happy Independence Day!'

🚘From I-17, (N Phoenix), exit AZ-74 (Carefree Hwy) and head ➡️ east. Continue 7 miles to 32nd St (Cave Creek Regional Park's brown sign on your right) . Turn ⬅️left/north onto 32nd and drive 1.5M to the park's entrance (open at 5a). pay your 7💰 bucks and proceed about 0.8M and turn ⬅️left onto Tonalite Dr ('Hiking Trails' sign on your right) and continue to the large paved 'Go John' parking lot on your ⬅️left.
We'll start walking at 510 sharp.
If you late....no worries... you can easily catch up as we'll be walking at a leisurely pace. We'll start strolling via GO John's ➡️east trail. Not(!!) the one going up/north (by the big sign) to the ridge.

*Liquids recommendation? I'd packed minimum 2 Lit.

*Restrooms, water and picnic tables by the parking lot*
*Temps @5 - 75, wind-10mph
*Temps @6 - 74
*temps @ 7 - 76

Its getting hot 🥵in here, so lets escape up north, hi above 6,000', where the air is cool 'n fresh. We'll be strolling mostly in the 🌲 trees, under massive canopies of ponderosa pine, alligator juniper and oak provide cooling shade as the route winds above the lakes and across the boulder-flanked raven and crisp waters of Bannon Creek. Flora, fauna and song birds should be plentiful!
On our way back, we'll drop down to the lake's shore and enjoy a fun and peaceful walk on the 'beach'.

🚘Take I-17 north. Exit 262 for AZ-69N toward Prescott. After 34 miles, merge onto E Gurley St. In 0.7M, turn ⬅️left onto S Mt Vernon Ave (becomes Senator Hwy). After 4 miles, Watershed TH is on your ⬅️left

We'll meeting @ 6a and start walking at 610 sharp.🥾
Temps - 69

***This is a slow-pace! hike. We'll take our time and many! breaks***

Get ready to be amazed and prepare to be blown away.....Narrowly winding down the cliff, the S Kaibab Trail is immediately hypnotizing (especially at sunrise 🌄) and provides magical views of the Grand Canyon while descending deep bellow the rim.
At 350a, we'll meet at the Visitor Center's Orange Bus station to catch the 1st shuttle for a quick ride to the trailhead. (Parking there is not(!) allowed) We’ll start rolling down slowly(!) @ 🌅420 sharp! (pack a light, just incase)

***Id recommend to pack 2.5L of liquids, as there s no!! water source on the entire S. Kaibab trail. There's a restroom at Cedar Ride, 1.5M down.

GC Visitor Center- 8 South Entrance Rd, Grand Canyon Village 86023