Tucson Mountains - Golden Gate Mountain Loop

CAR POOLING: Please arrive in time for a DEPARTURE at 9:00 from Gates Pass Overlook.

• Length: 5.5 mile loop •
• Elev gain: 300' (approx)'
• Rated: D +- Beginner
**RESTRICTIONS: No guests, dogs, firearms or tobacco
**Carpooling required for this hike
• Download trail map here: https://goo.gl/BPojRw

Let's go on a leisurely ramble through some gorgeous Sonoran Desert.

This flat to gently rolling route will give us many opportunities to take in the beauty of the desert and enjoy sweeping views of the Tucson Mountains as well as the Baboquivari Peak Wilderness area to the south and Kitt Peak which is home to the world famous Kitt Peak National Observatory.

We will start out on the Ironwood trail and hike south to the Ironwood picnic area. Here we will take a snack break and enjoy the 800 year old Ironwood tree that lives there.

We will then return via the Prospector and Golded Gate Trails to our starting point.

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

If you are new to the group please click on the links below and read them:
• About the Tucson Hiking MU Group (https://goo.gl/tPJFiM)
• Tucson Hiking MU - No Show Policy (https://goo.gl/K52bM1)
• Hike Rating Scale (https://goo.gl/ZzDBGG)

Questions?
Email me: https://goo.gl/cDpyN4
Call only if necessary: CELL - 304.290.8066
WV-Mike