- Introduction to Trail Monitoring HikeApache Springs Trailhead, Sonoita, AZ
Are you interested in learning about the AZT, ATA, and trail assessment? This morning hike on the AZT is just the ticket!
Join an experienced volunteer steward on this stroll along a segment of the brand new AZT passage 4; Casa Blanca Canyons. Find out how to easily monitor conditions when you're on the trail and how you can support the ATA in managing the 800-mile AZT.
HIKE DISTANCE: 5 miles, at a leisurely pace
BREAK: For lunch on the trail
WHAT TO BRING/HAVE:- Lunch
- Snacks
- Sun protection
- Wear hiking clothes and shoes
- Plenty of water (At least 2 liters)
Leashed dogs are welcome!
GOOGLE MAP LOCATION LINK & TIME: We will meet at the Apache Springs Trailhead in Sonoita, Arizona at 8 am and will be back there no later than 1 pm.
REQUIRED REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT:
After signing up here, please go to the below link to register.
Click HERE to registerPARKING: There is plenty of parking at the trailhead. Trailhead is accessible via Gardner Canyon Rd. which is primitive but passable by passenger vehicle.
QUESTIONS: contact Kathleen; kebart@gmail.com
Not open - Seven Falls (Advanced)Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, Tucson, AZ
Join us for one of Sabino Canyon's signature hikes! We'll meet at the ramada in front of the Sabino Canyon Visitor Center.
The Seven Falls Trail is an out-and-back, 8.5 miles and 1100' of elevation gain. I rate it as "advanced" because it features several stream crossings.
We'll have lunch by the large pool at Seven Falls. Swimming / wading is possible. The water will be cold.
Bring a swimsuit if you want, a towel is recommended whether or not you swim. Consider hiking boots AND sandals / water shoes.
- Chel's video of the Pool / Falls area at TUCSON'S BEST WATERFALL - Seven Falls in Sabino Canyon (youtube.com)
- Trail route
PARKING FEE:
Do you have a valid Coronado National Forest pass? America the Beautiful Pass works too (senior, military, or other).
YES - Make sure it's visible inside your vehicle. Your parking is already paid for...that's it!
NO - Sabino has day & week passes available online: https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/74388
You can also pay in-person via self pay station near Sabino Canyon's ramada (covered area near the parking lot.)WHAT TO HAVE:
1 - Water: at least 2 - 3 liters
2 - Lunch / snacks
3 - Hiking appropriate clothes AND shoes, for the weather
4 - Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, hiking poles recommendedLIABILITY / RULES:
1 - By RSVPing "Yes", you agree that you are hiking at your own risk.
2 - No firearms, dogs, tobacco or vaping products. - Red Ridge to Oracle RidgeLe Buzz, Tucson, AZ
Another training hike is coming up.
With the temperature rising up, and my need for high altitude hike training, we will go on another Mt Lemmon hike.
Red Ridge Trail is named for the red color of the rocks and soil along sections of the ridge. It has great views of all the other great North Ridges of the Santa Catalina Mountains.
AZ Passage 12 has oak-studded grasslands, panoramic ridgetop views, biodiversity (from desert to pine forests), and historic mining areas. It offers expansive views of Oracle and the surrounding basin and range landscape, as well as Mount Lemmon and the Santa Catalina Mountains.
Catalina Camp Trail # 401 is 1.7 miles long trail changes about 1200 feet along an overgrown old jeep track along a steep canyon that eventually leads down to an old mine and establishment, Catalina Camp. There is a small cabin and shed (32.48093, -110.76039) to explore. Just east of the cabin, notice a small cairned path heading off into the drainage. This leads to a small old mine. This is presumably part of the Hartman Homestead Mines.
Three years ago, I organized a counterclockwise loop hike of these three trails. This time, I would like to do the clockwise loop hiking down from the Red Ridge Trail, to the connector (Catalina Camp Trail), then hike up to AZ Passage 12 to the Oracle Ridge Trailhead (32.451672359102474, -110.75428692593009), near Mt Lemmon Fire station. Total of 7.5 miles hike + 1.2 miles vehicle shuttle.
We will meet at Le Buzz at 6am for carpooling and caravan to Red Ridge Trailhead. Then drivers will take all the vehicles to the Oracle Ridge Trailhead which is 1.2 miles away. I need one vehicle to take all the drivers back to Red Ridge TH.
Here is my Gaia route and profile for this hike:
Red Ridge Trail & AZ Passage 12 LoopPlease bring a sun hat, plenty of water, snacks and lunch. We can stop at Summer Haven for a beverage, cookie, fudge or snack after the hike.