| Newsletter as originally published. See e-mails from Ann Owen for updates. |
| SUN CITY VISTOSO HIKING CLUB NEWSLETTER |
President-----------Terry McFadden July-August, 2010
Vice-president------- Max Heagele Issue 10/04
Secretary------------ Terry Juba
Treasurer------------- Christa Lubatkin
Chief Guide---------- Ginny Williams
Newsletter ----------. Dale Knudson
E-mail---------------- Ann Owen
Mileage--------------- Janis Symmers
Club Historian------- John Newton
Vice-president------- Max Heagele Issue 10/04
Secretary------------ Terry Juba
Treasurer------------- Christa Lubatkin
Chief Guide---------- Ginny Williams
Newsletter ----------. Dale Knudson
E-mail---------------- Ann Owen
Mileage--------------- Janis Symmers
Club Historian------- John Newton
Hiker Information:
Call guide to make reservations and get the latest information. Hiking groups meet and depart from the cafe
parking area at the golf course, unless indicated otherwise. The time listed is the departure time. If a hike is a
bushwhack, i.e., not on a trail, it is noted in the description. Always bring ample water, and wear appropriate
headgear and footwear. Always wear your name badge. Total climb is cumulative.
Hike Ratings:
D: less than 4 miles; or below 500 foot total climb.
C: 4-8 miles; or 500-1500 foot total climb.
B: 8-16 miles; or 1500-3500 foot total climb.
A: over 16 miles; or over 3500 foot total climb.
Sometimes a hike is harder or easier than its rating indicates. Hikes are three to four times as hard as a Sun City
walk! Note: Payment to driver is a flat rate, and includes user fees for Sabino Canyon, Mt. Lemmon and State
Parks. Driver is responsible for paying all user fees. Passengers are to pay any other user fees. Hikers should let
guide know when they sign up if they intend to drive, and if they have passes. Always discuss hike conditions and
concerns with guide when you sign up. To insure that you will be on hikes of interest, sign up with the guides no
later than 4 PM the day before the hike. The guides need this minimal advanced notice to plan hike details and
arrange for transportation. Therefore, participation in the hike after this time is at the discretion of the guide.
Arrive at departure location at least five minutes early to arrange for car-pooling, etc. Personal cell phones should
be used for emergencies only. Please put them on vibrate.
If you have a medical condition and/or are taking prescription medications, please write down that information and
carry it with you at all times. If you are allergic to any medication, note that also. If you require medical assistance,
it will help medical personnel give you the proper care. Also, bring any medications you might need during a hike.
Medical Condition:
If you have a medical condition and/or are taking prescription medications, please fill out the Emergency Medical
Cards distributed at the Annual Meeting and carry it with you at all times. If you are allergic to any medication or
have other allergies, note that also. If you require medical assistance while on a hike, it will help medical
personnel give you the proper care. Include the phone number of the person to be contacted In Case of
Emergency. Also, bring any medications you might need during a hike. Let the hike guide know where you are
carrying the information and medications.
Emergency Medical Cards:
Emergency Medical Cards were distributed at the Wine and Cheese Party to those hikers who were in
attendance. Please fill them out and carry them in your pack while hiking.
GUIDE MEETING
The next Guide meeting will be held on Thursday, August 5, at 3 PM in the Papago room. Everyone is welcome.
Web site: The Hiking Club web site is http://vistosohikes.org/ . Please spend some time looking at all the content
there. The Site has many High-Resolution photos, which are best accessed via a high-speed Internet connection.
If you own a wireless-equipped laptop PC, (or can borrow one from a friend), you can now rapidly access our
Site. Bring the laptop to the Social Hall or Vistoso Center and enjoy hot-spot access.
NEWS
New Officers
President - Terry McFadden
Vice President - Max Haegele
Secretary - Terrie Juba
Treasurer - Christa Lubatkin
Chief Guide - Ginny Williams
Mileage
Janis Symmers is the new Mileage Recorder. Please take trail sheets to her at 2396 E. Agapanthus St.
Email
Ann Owen is the new Email person. Her email address is anno35@comcast.net .
Many thanks to those who have volunteered for the above jobs. That is what keeps the club working well.
Thanks also, to those who served during the past year(s):
President - Don Bender
Vice President - Terry McFadden
Secretary - Judy Fraser
Treasurer - George Allen
Chief Guide - Paul Meier
Mileage - Sharon Knudson
E-mail - Jerry Rickard
Club Mileage:
As of June 20, total accumulated club mileage was estimated to be 321,622
Membership:
As of June 20, current membership was estimated to be 275.
Hiking Trips:
If interested in any or all of the following three hikes, call Leslie Esparza at 825-8271 as soon as possible:
July 19 - July 26: Hiking along the North Shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota. Leslie Esparza at 825-8271.
October 13 - October 20: North Rim of the Grand Canyon, Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park.
Leslie Esparza, 825-8271
October 21 - October 29: Capitol Reef National Park, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park and
Canyon de Chelly. Leslie Esparza at 825-8271.
HIKES FOR July and August, 2010.
(names of new hikes are underlined)
Exploratory hikes
There may be some hikes scheduled in this newsletter that are classified as exploratory and are identified as
such. We use exploratory hikes to check out new hikes that have never been done before or to check where we
can go on the trails that were damaged by rains, for example. If you choose to go on an exploratory hike, be
aware that we sometimes don’t know what we’ll run into as far as mileage and/or trail conditions are concerned.
There could be some bushwhacking involved.
July 2, Friday – South of the Border [D/4mi/300/$0/6am] South of Sun City border that is. Meet at Mountain View
Plaza parking area. Paul Meier 818-0173.
July 5, Monday - Mount Wrightson via Old Baldy Trail [A/12mi/4000’/$7/5:30am] Park at Roundup parking lot and
hike shortest route to top [9453']. Micha's Mexican restaurant for a delicious meal is an option on return trip. Start,
5400'. Lee Bomar 825-2702.
July 7, Wednesday - New Member Orientation Hike [D/3mi/200’/$1/6:30 am] A prerequisite hike for joining Vistoso
Hiking Club. Hike on Canyon Loop Trail, a short distance up Sutherland Cutoff Trail, and back. There is an
orientation talk afterwards. Meet at the golf course parking lot. Jim Williams 818-2226.
July 9, Friday - Sausalito Creek Lite [D/4mi/300’/$0/6 am] Meet at Desert Oasis parking lot, hike toward the
windmill for 2 miles and return. Paul Meier 818-0173.
July 12, Monday - Blackett's Ridge [B/6mi/1800’/$3/5:30 am] Hike Phoneline Trail to Blackett's Ridge Trail which is
very steep, then a gradual, persistent climb to one of Tucson’s premier views. Lee Bomar 825-2702.
July 14, Wednesday - Three Peaks [C/6mi/900’/$7/5:30 am] Park at Palisade Ranger station, climb 400' to a
saddle, up to Bigelow Mountain lookout. [8550'], down to Palisade Rock, back over to saddle, up to top of Kellogg
Mountain [8300'], along Incinerator Ridge to a viewpoint toward Barnum Rock and Peck Basin for a premier view
and lunch. Start, 8000'. Marj Flory 825-4580.
July 16, Friday - Nature Trailings, Great Desert Circle Walk. [D/3mi/100’/$0/6:00 am] Meet at Desert Oasis
parking lot, walk toward Tortolita Mountains, from Desert Glen between Alamo Canyon and Royal Ridge Drives.
We loop back to start point. A slow, easy hike all can enjoy. Paul Meier 818-0173.
July 19, Monday - Soldier Trail [B/6mi/2300’/$4/5:30 am] If adequate parking is available, Park at lower end of
trail, hike up to Prison Camp, and return. If not, Park at Prison Camp, hike down to trailhead, and return. Lee
Bomar 825-2702.
July 23, Friday - Alamo Canyon [D/4mi/300’/$1/6:00 am] Hike “Arlin’s Trail” to the falls and return. Car-pool to
the Romero Ruins parking lot. Cross the wash, turn right and follow the trail up the steps. Continue to the fall’s
overlook and return. Paul Meier 818-0173.
July 24, Saturday - Josephine Saddle to McBeth Spring [B/9mi/1900’/$7/6:30 am] Park at Roundup parking lot,
hike Super Trail to saddle, and a level half mile past to McBeth Spring. We return to saddle for lunch and take
same route down to cars. Start, 5400'. Dale Knudson 818-6788.
July 25, Sunday – Moonlight Hike [D to C/4 to 6mi/0’/$1/5 pm] Eat at TBD. Meet near Fry’s on 1st Ave. and
Oracle Rd. Hike SW along the river for 2 to 3 miles, and return. Larry Klein 825-7535.
July 26, Monday - Cardiac Gap via Esperero Trail [B/8mi/2000’/$3/5:30 am] Hike up tram road 0.7 miles to
Esperero Trail; take it to saddle overlooking Esperero Canyon and falls for lunch, and return. Hike is initially
steep, then gets much steeper! Lee Bomar 825-2702.
July 27, Tuesday - Palisades Trail to Sabino Basin Overlook [B/12mi/2500’/$7/6:30 am] Park across from the
Palisades Ranger Station and hike down past Mud Spring, thru Pine Canyon to the overlook for lunch. Most of
climb is on way back. Start, 7800'. Dale Knudson 818-6788.
July 28, Wednesday - Aspen Draw to Lemmon Rock Lookout [C/6mi/1250’/$7/6 am] Park at foot of ski lift, hike
Aspen Draw Trail to top of Mt. Lemmon then down the Meadow Trail to the Mt. Lemmon Trail and up to the
Lemmon Rock Lookout [outstanding views], then back to ski lift top and down the Aspen Draw Trail to the cars.
Start at 8400'. Larry Klein 825-7535.
July 30, Friday - South of the Border [D/4mi/300/$0/6am] South of Sun City border that is. Meet at Mountain View
Plaza parking area. Paul Meier 818-0173.
July 31, Saturday - Aspen and Marshall Gulch Trails Loop [C/5mi/750’/$7/6:30 am] We start and end at Marshall
Gulch. Take Marshall Gulch Trail to Marshall Saddle. Return to Marshall Gulch via Aspen Trail. Start, 7500'. Dale
Knudson 818-6788.
August 2, Monday - Josephine Saddle and Agua Caliente Trail [B/8mi/2000’/$7/5:30 am] Park at Roundup parking
lot, hike up Super Trail to Josephine Saddle, out one mile on Agua Caliente Trail, and back to saddle. We return
via Old Baldy Trail. Start, 5400'. Lee Bomar 825-2702.
August 3, Tuesday - Old Baldy Saddle [B+/14mi/3400’/$7/6:30 am] Park at Roundup parking lot, hike Super Trail
up and Old Baldy Trail down. Start, 5400'. Dale Knudson 818-6788.
August 4, Wednesday - Aspen and Marshall Gulch Trails Loop [C/5mi/750’/$7/6 am] We start and end at Marshall
Gulch. Take Marshall Gulch Trail to Marshall Saddle. Return to Marshall Gulch via Aspen Trail. Start, 7500'.
Larry Klein 825-7535.
August 7, Saturday - Super Trail to Riley Saddle [B/12mi/2600’/$7/6:30 am] Hike Super trail to Josephine Saddle
and continue on Super Trail to Riley Saddle. Those who want a shorter hike can stop and wait at Josephine
Saddle. Start, 5400. Dale Knudson 818-6788.
August 9, Monday - Guthrie Mountain [C/6mi/1200’/$5/5:30 am] General Hitchcock Campground. Hike up Green
Mountain trail to saddle, then to Guthrie Mountain and return. Start, 6000'. Lee Bomar 825-2702.
August 10, Tuesday - Box Spring [C/5mi/1300’/$7/6:30am] Park at the trailhead on Mt. Lemmon Highway. Hike
down to Box Camp, then to Box Springs, and return. Before Mt. Lemmon's General Hitchcock Highway was built,
Box Canyon trail by horseback was the way to exchange Tucson's heat for the cool Catalinas. The military used
Box Camp at the turn of the century. Start 8000'. Dale Knudson 818-6788.
August 11, Wednesday - Aspen Draw to Marshall Gulch [C/6mi/800’/$7/6 am] A key exchange or shuttle. Park at
bottom of ski lift and hike over Radio Ridge to Marshall Gulch. Start, 8400'. Larry Klein 825-7535.
August 14, Saturday - Top of Mount Lemmon to Walnut Spring [B/12mi/2000’/$7/6:30 am] Park at top of Mount
Lemmon near the observatory and take the Mt. Lemmon Trail and Samaniego Ridge Trail to Walnut Spring and
back. Start, 9100'. Dale Knudson 818-6788.
August 16, Monday – Seven Falls [C/8mi/900’/$3/5:30 am] Hike to lower Bear Canyon, take Bear Canyon Trail to
Seven Falls and return. Lee Bomar 825-2702.
August 17, Tuesday - Guthrie Mountain [C/6mi/1200’/$5/6:30 am] General Hitchcock Campground. Hike up
Green Mountain trail to saddle, then to Guthrie Mountain and return. Start, 6000'. Dale Knudson 818-6788.
August 19, Thursday - Butterfly Trail [B/6mi/1800’/$7/7am] Park at Soldier Camp, hike down to Novio Spring in
Alder Canyon, and lunch near a 1957 F -86 plane crash site. After a steady climb, in the shade of tall Douglas fir
and Ponderosa pines,go up toward the saddle. Start 7700’. Millie Sparling 825-0091.
August 20, Friday - Big Wash and Bluffs Lite [D/4mi/100’/$0/6 am] Meet at Catalina Vista parking lot. Technically
a bushwhack, this hike is in the wash or follows animal trails on the bluffs. There are excellent vistas. Paul Meier
818-0173.
August 21, Saturday - Josephine Saddle to McBeth Spring and Beyond [B/12mi/2000’/$7/6:30 am] Park at
Roundup parking lot, hike Super Trail to saddle and McBeth Spring then continue an additional 1.5 miles past
springs. We return to saddle for lunch and take same route down to cars. Start, 5400'. Dale Knudson 818-6788.
August 23, Monday - Pima Canyon to Upper Dam [B/8mi/1750’/$1/5:30 am] Park at Pima Canyon trailhead, hike a
rocky trail through open areas and a grove of large trees past the lower dam to the second dam and return. Lee
Bomar 825-2702.
August 24, Tuesday – Moonlight Hike [D – C/4 – 6mi/$1/5 pm] Eat at TBD. Meet near La Cholla and Ina. Hike
SW on the river for 2 to 3 miles and return. Larry Klein 825-7535.
August 24, Tuesday - Marshall Gulch, Sunset, Aspen Trails Loop [C/8mi/1200’/$7/6:30 am] Park at Marshall
Gulch, hike out and back on Sunset Trail, then take Aspen and Marshall Gulch Trails loop. Start, 7500'. Dale
Knudson 818-6788.
August 25, Wednesday - Marshall Gulch, Mint Spring, and Carter Canyon Loop [C/6mi/900’/$7/6 am] Park at
Marshall Gulch, hike Marshall Gulch Trail to Marshall Saddle, take Mint Spring Trail to Carter Canyon and return
to cars via paved roads. Start, 7500'. Larry Klein 825-7535.
August 26, Thursday - Josephine Saddle to McBeth Spring [B/9mi/1900’/$7/6:30 am] Park at Roundup parking lot,
hike Super Trail to saddle, and a level half mile past to McBeth Spring. We return to saddle for lunch and take
same route down to cars. Start, 5400'. Millie Sparling 825-0091.
August 27, Friday - Sausalito Creek Lite [D/4mi/300’/$0/6 am] Meet at Desert Oasis parking lot, hike toward the
windmill for 2 miles and return. Paul Meier 818-0173.
August 28, Saturday - Crystal Spring From Soldier Camp [C/7mi/1200’/$7/6:30 am] Park at Soldier Camp, hike
down Butterfly Trail 1.4 miles, take Crystal Springs Trail 1.8 mi. and return by the same route. A cool hike through
the pines, oaks and fern gullies. Start, 7800'. Dale Knudson 818-6788.
August 30, Monday - Super Trail to Riley Saddle [B/12mi/2600’/$7/5:30 am] Hike Super trail to Josephine Saddle
and continue on Super Trail to Riley Saddle. Those who want a shorter hike can stop and wait at Josephine
Saddle. Start, 5400. Lee Bomar 825-2702.
August 31, Tuesday - Josephine Saddle and Agua Caliente Trail [B/8mi/2000’/$7/6:30 am] Park at Roundup
parking lot, hike up Super Trail to Josephine Saddle, out one mile on Agua Caliente Trail, and back to saddle. We
return via Old Baldy Trail. Start, 5400'. Dale Knudson 818-6788.
Call guide to make reservations and get the latest information. Hiking groups meet and depart from the cafe
parking area at the golf course, unless indicated otherwise. The time listed is the departure time. If a hike is a
bushwhack, i.e., not on a trail, it is noted in the description. Always bring ample water, and wear appropriate
headgear and footwear. Always wear your name badge. Total climb is cumulative.
Hike Ratings:
D: less than 4 miles; or below 500 foot total climb.
C: 4-8 miles; or 500-1500 foot total climb.
B: 8-16 miles; or 1500-3500 foot total climb.
A: over 16 miles; or over 3500 foot total climb.
Sometimes a hike is harder or easier than its rating indicates. Hikes are three to four times as hard as a Sun City
walk! Note: Payment to driver is a flat rate, and includes user fees for Sabino Canyon, Mt. Lemmon and State
Parks. Driver is responsible for paying all user fees. Passengers are to pay any other user fees. Hikers should let
guide know when they sign up if they intend to drive, and if they have passes. Always discuss hike conditions and
concerns with guide when you sign up. To insure that you will be on hikes of interest, sign up with the guides no
later than 4 PM the day before the hike. The guides need this minimal advanced notice to plan hike details and
arrange for transportation. Therefore, participation in the hike after this time is at the discretion of the guide.
Arrive at departure location at least five minutes early to arrange for car-pooling, etc. Personal cell phones should
be used for emergencies only. Please put them on vibrate.
If you have a medical condition and/or are taking prescription medications, please write down that information and
carry it with you at all times. If you are allergic to any medication, note that also. If you require medical assistance,
it will help medical personnel give you the proper care. Also, bring any medications you might need during a hike.
Medical Condition:
If you have a medical condition and/or are taking prescription medications, please fill out the Emergency Medical
Cards distributed at the Annual Meeting and carry it with you at all times. If you are allergic to any medication or
have other allergies, note that also. If you require medical assistance while on a hike, it will help medical
personnel give you the proper care. Include the phone number of the person to be contacted In Case of
Emergency. Also, bring any medications you might need during a hike. Let the hike guide know where you are
carrying the information and medications.
Emergency Medical Cards:
Emergency Medical Cards were distributed at the Wine and Cheese Party to those hikers who were in
attendance. Please fill them out and carry them in your pack while hiking.
GUIDE MEETING
The next Guide meeting will be held on Thursday, August 5, at 3 PM in the Papago room. Everyone is welcome.
Web site: The Hiking Club web site is http://vistosohikes.org/ . Please spend some time looking at all the content
there. The Site has many High-Resolution photos, which are best accessed via a high-speed Internet connection.
If you own a wireless-equipped laptop PC, (or can borrow one from a friend), you can now rapidly access our
Site. Bring the laptop to the Social Hall or Vistoso Center and enjoy hot-spot access.
NEWS
New Officers
President - Terry McFadden
Vice President - Max Haegele
Secretary - Terrie Juba
Treasurer - Christa Lubatkin
Chief Guide - Ginny Williams
Mileage
Janis Symmers is the new Mileage Recorder. Please take trail sheets to her at 2396 E. Agapanthus St.
Ann Owen is the new Email person. Her email address is anno35@comcast.net .
Many thanks to those who have volunteered for the above jobs. That is what keeps the club working well.
Thanks also, to those who served during the past year(s):
President - Don Bender
Vice President - Terry McFadden
Secretary - Judy Fraser
Treasurer - George Allen
Chief Guide - Paul Meier
Mileage - Sharon Knudson
E-mail - Jerry Rickard
Club Mileage:
As of June 20, total accumulated club mileage was estimated to be 321,622
Membership:
As of June 20, current membership was estimated to be 275.
Hiking Trips:
If interested in any or all of the following three hikes, call Leslie Esparza at 825-8271 as soon as possible:
July 19 - July 26: Hiking along the North Shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota. Leslie Esparza at 825-8271.
October 13 - October 20: North Rim of the Grand Canyon, Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park.
Leslie Esparza, 825-8271
October 21 - October 29: Capitol Reef National Park, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park and
Canyon de Chelly. Leslie Esparza at 825-8271.
HIKES FOR July and August, 2010.
(names of new hikes are underlined)
Exploratory hikes
There may be some hikes scheduled in this newsletter that are classified as exploratory and are identified as
such. We use exploratory hikes to check out new hikes that have never been done before or to check where we
can go on the trails that were damaged by rains, for example. If you choose to go on an exploratory hike, be
aware that we sometimes don’t know what we’ll run into as far as mileage and/or trail conditions are concerned.
There could be some bushwhacking involved.
July 2, Friday – South of the Border [D/4mi/300/$0/6am] South of Sun City border that is. Meet at Mountain View
Plaza parking area. Paul Meier 818-0173.
July 5, Monday - Mount Wrightson via Old Baldy Trail [A/12mi/4000’/$7/5:30am] Park at Roundup parking lot and
hike shortest route to top [9453']. Micha's Mexican restaurant for a delicious meal is an option on return trip. Start,
5400'. Lee Bomar 825-2702.
July 7, Wednesday - New Member Orientation Hike [D/3mi/200’/$1/6:30 am] A prerequisite hike for joining Vistoso
Hiking Club. Hike on Canyon Loop Trail, a short distance up Sutherland Cutoff Trail, and back. There is an
orientation talk afterwards. Meet at the golf course parking lot. Jim Williams 818-2226.
July 9, Friday - Sausalito Creek Lite [D/4mi/300’/$0/6 am] Meet at Desert Oasis parking lot, hike toward the
windmill for 2 miles and return. Paul Meier 818-0173.
July 12, Monday - Blackett's Ridge [B/6mi/1800’/$3/5:30 am] Hike Phoneline Trail to Blackett's Ridge Trail which is
very steep, then a gradual, persistent climb to one of Tucson’s premier views. Lee Bomar 825-2702.
July 14, Wednesday - Three Peaks [C/6mi/900’/$7/5:30 am] Park at Palisade Ranger station, climb 400' to a
saddle, up to Bigelow Mountain lookout. [8550'], down to Palisade Rock, back over to saddle, up to top of Kellogg
Mountain [8300'], along Incinerator Ridge to a viewpoint toward Barnum Rock and Peck Basin for a premier view
and lunch. Start, 8000'. Marj Flory 825-4580.
July 16, Friday - Nature Trailings, Great Desert Circle Walk. [D/3mi/100’/$0/6:00 am] Meet at Desert Oasis
parking lot, walk toward Tortolita Mountains, from Desert Glen between Alamo Canyon and Royal Ridge Drives.
We loop back to start point. A slow, easy hike all can enjoy. Paul Meier 818-0173.
July 19, Monday - Soldier Trail [B/6mi/2300’/$4/5:30 am] If adequate parking is available, Park at lower end of
trail, hike up to Prison Camp, and return. If not, Park at Prison Camp, hike down to trailhead, and return. Lee
Bomar 825-2702.
July 23, Friday - Alamo Canyon [D/4mi/300’/$1/6:00 am] Hike “Arlin’s Trail” to the falls and return. Car-pool to
the Romero Ruins parking lot. Cross the wash, turn right and follow the trail up the steps. Continue to the fall’s
overlook and return. Paul Meier 818-0173.
July 24, Saturday - Josephine Saddle to McBeth Spring [B/9mi/1900’/$7/6:30 am] Park at Roundup parking lot,
hike Super Trail to saddle, and a level half mile past to McBeth Spring. We return to saddle for lunch and take
same route down to cars. Start, 5400'. Dale Knudson 818-6788.
July 25, Sunday – Moonlight Hike [D to C/4 to 6mi/0’/$1/5 pm] Eat at TBD. Meet near Fry’s on 1st Ave. and
Oracle Rd. Hike SW along the river for 2 to 3 miles, and return. Larry Klein 825-7535.
July 26, Monday - Cardiac Gap via Esperero Trail [B/8mi/2000’/$3/5:30 am] Hike up tram road 0.7 miles to
Esperero Trail; take it to saddle overlooking Esperero Canyon and falls for lunch, and return. Hike is initially
steep, then gets much steeper! Lee Bomar 825-2702.
July 27, Tuesday - Palisades Trail to Sabino Basin Overlook [B/12mi/2500’/$7/6:30 am] Park across from the
Palisades Ranger Station and hike down past Mud Spring, thru Pine Canyon to the overlook for lunch. Most of
climb is on way back. Start, 7800'. Dale Knudson 818-6788.
July 28, Wednesday - Aspen Draw to Lemmon Rock Lookout [C/6mi/1250’/$7/6 am] Park at foot of ski lift, hike
Aspen Draw Trail to top of Mt. Lemmon then down the Meadow Trail to the Mt. Lemmon Trail and up to the
Lemmon Rock Lookout [outstanding views], then back to ski lift top and down the Aspen Draw Trail to the cars.
Start at 8400'. Larry Klein 825-7535.
July 30, Friday - South of the Border [D/4mi/300/$0/6am] South of Sun City border that is. Meet at Mountain View
Plaza parking area. Paul Meier 818-0173.
July 31, Saturday - Aspen and Marshall Gulch Trails Loop [C/5mi/750’/$7/6:30 am] We start and end at Marshall
Gulch. Take Marshall Gulch Trail to Marshall Saddle. Return to Marshall Gulch via Aspen Trail. Start, 7500'. Dale
Knudson 818-6788.
August 2, Monday - Josephine Saddle and Agua Caliente Trail [B/8mi/2000’/$7/5:30 am] Park at Roundup parking
lot, hike up Super Trail to Josephine Saddle, out one mile on Agua Caliente Trail, and back to saddle. We return
via Old Baldy Trail. Start, 5400'. Lee Bomar 825-2702.
August 3, Tuesday - Old Baldy Saddle [B+/14mi/3400’/$7/6:30 am] Park at Roundup parking lot, hike Super Trail
up and Old Baldy Trail down. Start, 5400'. Dale Knudson 818-6788.
August 4, Wednesday - Aspen and Marshall Gulch Trails Loop [C/5mi/750’/$7/6 am] We start and end at Marshall
Gulch. Take Marshall Gulch Trail to Marshall Saddle. Return to Marshall Gulch via Aspen Trail. Start, 7500'.
Larry Klein 825-7535.
August 7, Saturday - Super Trail to Riley Saddle [B/12mi/2600’/$7/6:30 am] Hike Super trail to Josephine Saddle
and continue on Super Trail to Riley Saddle. Those who want a shorter hike can stop and wait at Josephine
Saddle. Start, 5400. Dale Knudson 818-6788.
August 9, Monday - Guthrie Mountain [C/6mi/1200’/$5/5:30 am] General Hitchcock Campground. Hike up Green
Mountain trail to saddle, then to Guthrie Mountain and return. Start, 6000'. Lee Bomar 825-2702.
August 10, Tuesday - Box Spring [C/5mi/1300’/$7/6:30am] Park at the trailhead on Mt. Lemmon Highway. Hike
down to Box Camp, then to Box Springs, and return. Before Mt. Lemmon's General Hitchcock Highway was built,
Box Canyon trail by horseback was the way to exchange Tucson's heat for the cool Catalinas. The military used
Box Camp at the turn of the century. Start 8000'. Dale Knudson 818-6788.
August 11, Wednesday - Aspen Draw to Marshall Gulch [C/6mi/800’/$7/6 am] A key exchange or shuttle. Park at
bottom of ski lift and hike over Radio Ridge to Marshall Gulch. Start, 8400'. Larry Klein 825-7535.
August 14, Saturday - Top of Mount Lemmon to Walnut Spring [B/12mi/2000’/$7/6:30 am] Park at top of Mount
Lemmon near the observatory and take the Mt. Lemmon Trail and Samaniego Ridge Trail to Walnut Spring and
back. Start, 9100'. Dale Knudson 818-6788.
August 16, Monday – Seven Falls [C/8mi/900’/$3/5:30 am] Hike to lower Bear Canyon, take Bear Canyon Trail to
Seven Falls and return. Lee Bomar 825-2702.
August 17, Tuesday - Guthrie Mountain [C/6mi/1200’/$5/6:30 am] General Hitchcock Campground. Hike up
Green Mountain trail to saddle, then to Guthrie Mountain and return. Start, 6000'. Dale Knudson 818-6788.
August 19, Thursday - Butterfly Trail [B/6mi/1800’/$7/7am] Park at Soldier Camp, hike down to Novio Spring in
Alder Canyon, and lunch near a 1957 F -86 plane crash site. After a steady climb, in the shade of tall Douglas fir
and Ponderosa pines,go up toward the saddle. Start 7700’. Millie Sparling 825-0091.
August 20, Friday - Big Wash and Bluffs Lite [D/4mi/100’/$0/6 am] Meet at Catalina Vista parking lot. Technically
a bushwhack, this hike is in the wash or follows animal trails on the bluffs. There are excellent vistas. Paul Meier
818-0173.
August 21, Saturday - Josephine Saddle to McBeth Spring and Beyond [B/12mi/2000’/$7/6:30 am] Park at
Roundup parking lot, hike Super Trail to saddle and McBeth Spring then continue an additional 1.5 miles past
springs. We return to saddle for lunch and take same route down to cars. Start, 5400'. Dale Knudson 818-6788.
August 23, Monday - Pima Canyon to Upper Dam [B/8mi/1750’/$1/5:30 am] Park at Pima Canyon trailhead, hike a
rocky trail through open areas and a grove of large trees past the lower dam to the second dam and return. Lee
Bomar 825-2702.
August 24, Tuesday – Moonlight Hike [D – C/4 – 6mi/$1/5 pm] Eat at TBD. Meet near La Cholla and Ina. Hike
SW on the river for 2 to 3 miles and return. Larry Klein 825-7535.
August 24, Tuesday - Marshall Gulch, Sunset, Aspen Trails Loop [C/8mi/1200’/$7/6:30 am] Park at Marshall
Gulch, hike out and back on Sunset Trail, then take Aspen and Marshall Gulch Trails loop. Start, 7500'. Dale
Knudson 818-6788.
August 25, Wednesday - Marshall Gulch, Mint Spring, and Carter Canyon Loop [C/6mi/900’/$7/6 am] Park at
Marshall Gulch, hike Marshall Gulch Trail to Marshall Saddle, take Mint Spring Trail to Carter Canyon and return
to cars via paved roads. Start, 7500'. Larry Klein 825-7535.
August 26, Thursday - Josephine Saddle to McBeth Spring [B/9mi/1900’/$7/6:30 am] Park at Roundup parking lot,
hike Super Trail to saddle, and a level half mile past to McBeth Spring. We return to saddle for lunch and take
same route down to cars. Start, 5400'. Millie Sparling 825-0091.
August 27, Friday - Sausalito Creek Lite [D/4mi/300’/$0/6 am] Meet at Desert Oasis parking lot, hike toward the
windmill for 2 miles and return. Paul Meier 818-0173.
August 28, Saturday - Crystal Spring From Soldier Camp [C/7mi/1200’/$7/6:30 am] Park at Soldier Camp, hike
down Butterfly Trail 1.4 miles, take Crystal Springs Trail 1.8 mi. and return by the same route. A cool hike through
the pines, oaks and fern gullies. Start, 7800'. Dale Knudson 818-6788.
August 30, Monday - Super Trail to Riley Saddle [B/12mi/2600’/$7/5:30 am] Hike Super trail to Josephine Saddle
and continue on Super Trail to Riley Saddle. Those who want a shorter hike can stop and wait at Josephine
Saddle. Start, 5400. Lee Bomar 825-2702.
August 31, Tuesday - Josephine Saddle and Agua Caliente Trail [B/8mi/2000’/$7/6:30 am] Park at Roundup
parking lot, hike up Super Trail to Josephine Saddle, out one mile on Agua Caliente Trail, and back to saddle. We
return via Old Baldy Trail. Start, 5400'. Dale Knudson 818-6788.