Phoenix Slow And Early Hikers 55+

Let’s escape the intense phoenix heat for an easy+ quiet, peaceful scenic hi-country (pleasant cooler temps @ 6,000') striking water and abundant 🦢🦆waterbirds views….while smooth strolling through majestic ponderosa 🌲🌲🌲pine forests….

🚗Go north on I-17 toward Flagstaff. Exit 262 for AZ-69N toward Prescott. in 34M, merge onto E Gurley St. After 0.7M, turn 👈left onto S Mt Vernon Ave. In about 4M (changed to Senator Hwy), Watershed's large dirt parking lot is on your 👈left.
***Do not! drive to Goldwater Lake…. keep on driving on Senator Hwy a bit further to the large Watershed dirt parking lot on your 👈left***
Meetup at Watershed trailhead/parking lot @ 555a to start strolling at 6 sharp.
Temps - 69 to 77, wind - 9 mph, Restrooms- not at the trailhead,(one or two at the lake)

Nestled within the picturesque Cave Creek Regional Park, this pleasant loop is a delightful journey through the desert LS, with gently rolling hills, pristine sweeping vistas views of the distant mountains and Tonto National Forests, and always... a great little workout,

🚗From the I-17, take 223A/AZ-74 (Carefree Hwy) and head east 7 miles. Turn👈 left/north onto N 32nd, (brown park sign) and in about 1.8M, say hello to a lovely lady at the gate, who will collect your $7 entrance fee. continue another mile and turn left👈 onto Tonalite Dr ('Hiking Trails' sign). Proceed all the way to the large paved 'Go-John parking lot.(restrooms and water)
*Temps - 80 to 82, *wind - 11 mph
*We'll meet at 505a and start hiking @ 510 sharp

*We'll take our time, and will stop frequently!

Get ready to be amazed and prepare to be blown away...
Narrowly winding down the clif, the S Kaibab trail is immediately hypnotizing and provides magical views of the Grand Canyon while descending 1000'+ bellow the rim....

"I believe in evolution. But I also believe, when I hike the Grand Canyon and see it at sunrise, that the hand of God is there also"- John McCain.

*Difficulty - A moderate workout alongside astounding views.
*Pace - Always mellow with many(!) stops especially on the way back up to the rim (1,125' in 1.5M!)
*7,200' down to 6.080' ....and back up to the rim,
*Trail condition - AAA , mostly 4' wide.
*Water - Theres no water on the entire S Kaibab trail, so I recommend packing 2.5L (most likely 2L is enough, but...)
*Weather forecast - looks good, Will post temps a week before.

*If interested to book a room for Sunday's night, start calling now....888.297.2757, or 877.404.4611

We will meet at the Visitor Center's Orange Bus station for a 5a ride to the trailhead. (You're not allowed to self park at this trailhead)