President------------- Don Bender July/August, 2008
Vice-president------ Terry McFadden
Secretary------------ Judy Fraser
Treasurer------------- Larry Klein Issue 08/04
Chief Guide --------- Millie Sparling
Newsletter ---------- Dale Knudson
E-mail---------------- Jerry Rickard
| SUN CITY VISTOSO HIKING CLUB NEWSLETTER |
| November/December, 2008 Issue 08/06 |
October 28, Tuesday – Hike #1 [B/9mi/500’] This hike is a key exchange. For those who want to go at a
slower pace, drive 5 miles to Masai Point to begin hike. Hike the Ed Riggs trail, Mushroom Rock trail,
Inspiration Point trail out and back, Big Balanced Rock trail, Heart of Rocks Loop in a clockwise direction,
Sarah Deming trail, and Lower Rhyolite Canyon trail back to the Visitors Center. Chiricahua Trip Hike
slower pace, drive 5 miles to Masai Point to begin hike. Hike the Ed Riggs trail, Mushroom Rock trail,
Inspiration Point trail out and back, Big Balanced Rock trail, Heart of Rocks Loop in a clockwise direction,
Sarah Deming trail, and Lower Rhyolite Canyon trail back to the Visitors Center. Chiricahua Trip Hike
October 28, Tuesday – Hike #2 [B/9mi/1400’] This hike is a key-exchange. This hike has a lot more
elevation and is for those who want a faster pace. Start at the Visitors Center. Hike the Lower Rhyolite
Canyon trail, Sarah Deming trail, Heart of Rocks Loop in a clockwise direction, Big Balanced Rock trail,
Inspiration Point trail out and back, Mushroom Rock trail, Ed Riggs trail to Masai Point. Return using
vehicles parked at Masai Point.This hike gets you into the most spectacular areas of the monument.
Chiricahua Trip Hike
October 28, Tuesday – Wild Burro Canyon Overlook [D/5mi/500’/$2/8am] Park on Rail - X Ranch Road at
mine gate, hike a Jeep road over a pass to a bluff overlooking Wild Burro Canyon. There are feral horses
and cattle in this area. Art Humphrey, 825-6919.
October 29, Wednesday – Fort Bowie [D/4mi/100’] Start at trailhead, hike to stage station, Visitors Center,
Overlook Ridge and return. Chiricahua Trip Hike
October 31, Friday – Milagrosa Ridge [B/8mi/600’/2000’/$4/7am] A key exchange or shuttle.
If you have more than one car, leave one car at the intersection of Avenida De Suza and Snyder Road, east
of Catalina Highway. Park other car(s) at Molino Basin, hike a steep climb over a ridgetop, then down
toward Bellota Ranch. At a “T” intersection, turn south on a trail that follows a ridge between Milagrosa and
Agua Caliente Canyons, to end near the car on Snyder Road. Dale Knudson, 818-6788.
October 31, Friday - EBC @ 7am - See October 10 for details. Gaston Meloche, 825-2316.
elevation and is for those who want a faster pace. Start at the Visitors Center. Hike the Lower Rhyolite
Canyon trail, Sarah Deming trail, Heart of Rocks Loop in a clockwise direction, Big Balanced Rock trail,
Inspiration Point trail out and back, Mushroom Rock trail, Ed Riggs trail to Masai Point. Return using
vehicles parked at Masai Point.This hike gets you into the most spectacular areas of the monument.
Chiricahua Trip Hike
October 28, Tuesday – Wild Burro Canyon Overlook [D/5mi/500’/$2/8am] Park on Rail - X Ranch Road at
mine gate, hike a Jeep road over a pass to a bluff overlooking Wild Burro Canyon. There are feral horses
and cattle in this area. Art Humphrey, 825-6919.
October 29, Wednesday – Fort Bowie [D/4mi/100’] Start at trailhead, hike to stage station, Visitors Center,
Overlook Ridge and return. Chiricahua Trip Hike
October 31, Friday – Milagrosa Ridge [B/8mi/600’/2000’/$4/7am] A key exchange or shuttle.
If you have more than one car, leave one car at the intersection of Avenida De Suza and Snyder Road, east
of Catalina Highway. Park other car(s) at Molino Basin, hike a steep climb over a ridgetop, then down
toward Bellota Ranch. At a “T” intersection, turn south on a trail that follows a ridge between Milagrosa and
Agua Caliente Canyons, to end near the car on Snyder Road. Dale Knudson, 818-6788.
October 31, Friday - EBC @ 7am - See October 10 for details. Gaston Meloche, 825-2316.
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.
Medical Condition:
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.
GUIDE MEETING
The next Guide meeting will be held on Thursday, December 4, at 3 PM in the Papago room. Everyone is
welcome.
There will be a Board Meeting following the Guide Meeting.
NEWS
Club Mileage:
As of November15, total accumulated club mileage is 278,196.
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.
Medical Condition:
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.
GUIDE MEETING
The next Guide meeting will be held on Thursday, December 4, at 3 PM in the Papago room. Everyone is
welcome.
There will be a Board Meeting following the Guide Meeting.
NEWS
Club Mileage:
As of November15, total accumulated club mileage is 278,196.
Current Membership:
As of November 15, 2008, current membership is 185.
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.
Fall Picnic:
The Fall Picnic will be held on Thursday, November 13, at the Large Group Area in Catalina State Park.
Chairpersons are Larry and Susie Klein. There will be four hikes. See November 13 listing for hike choices. A
picnic flyer will be distributed with further details. The price for the picnic is $9.50 for members and $12.50 for
guests.
Introduction to the Arizona Trail:
During the next several months Ed Cleveland will be leading relatively short hikes on several passages of
the Arizona Trail in the Tucson area. Hikes will cover rerouted sections of the trail. There are no mountains
to climb on these passages, so take advantage of this opportunity to experience part of the Arizona Trail in
our backyard. November and December hikes will cover the Passages 5B, 5C, and 6A which go along the
east side of the Santa Rita’s near Green Valley. This passage is 12 mi and will be divided into 2 shorter hikes
to accommodate both experienced and less vigorous hikers. See hikes on Thursday, November 20, and
Thursday, December 18.
10th Annual New Years Eve Day Hike/Celebration:
Mike and Kathy Moyer are in charge of planning for our 10th Annual New Years Eve Day Hike/Celebration.
Flyers will be distributed when plans are finalized. Keep Dec 31 open.
HIKING TRIPS
Glacier National Park
To get on the waiting list for the August, 2009, Glacier National Park hiking trip, please contact Ginny
Williams at 818-2226 or via e-mail: jaswilliams128@msn.com .
As of November 15, 2008, current membership is 185.
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.
Fall Picnic:
The Fall Picnic will be held on Thursday, November 13, at the Large Group Area in Catalina State Park.
Chairpersons are Larry and Susie Klein. There will be four hikes. See November 13 listing for hike choices. A
picnic flyer will be distributed with further details. The price for the picnic is $9.50 for members and $12.50 for
guests.
Introduction to the Arizona Trail:
During the next several months Ed Cleveland will be leading relatively short hikes on several passages of
the Arizona Trail in the Tucson area. Hikes will cover rerouted sections of the trail. There are no mountains
to climb on these passages, so take advantage of this opportunity to experience part of the Arizona Trail in
our backyard. November and December hikes will cover the Passages 5B, 5C, and 6A which go along the
east side of the Santa Rita’s near Green Valley. This passage is 12 mi and will be divided into 2 shorter hikes
to accommodate both experienced and less vigorous hikers. See hikes on Thursday, November 20, and
Thursday, December 18.
10th Annual New Years Eve Day Hike/Celebration:
Mike and Kathy Moyer are in charge of planning for our 10th Annual New Years Eve Day Hike/Celebration.
Flyers will be distributed when plans are finalized. Keep Dec 31 open.
HIKING TRIPS
Glacier National Park
To get on the waiting list for the August, 2009, Glacier National Park hiking trip, please contact Ginny
Williams at 818-2226 or via e-mail: jaswilliams128@msn.com .
HIKES FOR NOVEMBER & DECEMBER, 2008
(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 or trail conditions are
concerned. There could be some bushwhacking involved.
SPH by the guides name in the hike description indicates the guide wants the Satellite Phone.
November 1, Saturday – Wasson Peak via Esperanza Trail [B-/8mi/1800’/$3/8am] Park at trailhead on
Golden Gate Road, hike up Esperanza Trail to Hugh Norris Trail, past old mines to the highest peak in the
Tucson Mountains and return. Spectacular views. SPH. Dale Knudson, 818-6788.
November 2, Sunday – CSPark’s Strolls are leaving at 8am in November and at 8:30am in December, from
the main trailhead if no other location is specified. Unless otherwise indicated, all hikes are rated C (5-7 miles)
with elevation changes from 200’ to 400’. Hikes are open to the public. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
November 3, Monday - Vault Mine Trail Loop [B/9mi/2000’/$7/6am] Park at Roundup parking lot, hike up
Super Trail to Josephine Saddle. We return via Agua Caliente Trail to Vault Mine Trail. Vault Mine trail down is
very steep with loose gravel and rocks. Start, 5400'. SPH Lee Bomar, 825-2702.
November 4, Tuesday - Honeybee Canyon [C/7mi/400’/$0/7am] Meet at Mountain View Plaza parking area.
Walk west down Rancho Vistoso Blvd. and take Power Line Road north. Hike jeep road over to Honeybee
Canyon. Go south past the upper dam. In Honeybee Park, take the dam bypass trail south past the lower
dam. Cross Honeybee Wash and return via Lost Coyote Trail and Rancho Vistoso Blvd. Larry Wolf, 825-2157.
(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 or trail conditions are
concerned. There could be some bushwhacking involved.
SPH by the guides name in the hike description indicates the guide wants the Satellite Phone.
November 1, Saturday – Wasson Peak via Esperanza Trail [B-/8mi/1800’/$3/8am] Park at trailhead on
Golden Gate Road, hike up Esperanza Trail to Hugh Norris Trail, past old mines to the highest peak in the
Tucson Mountains and return. Spectacular views. SPH. Dale Knudson, 818-6788.
November 2, Sunday – CSPark’s Strolls are leaving at 8am in November and at 8:30am in December, from
the main trailhead if no other location is specified. Unless otherwise indicated, all hikes are rated C (5-7 miles)
with elevation changes from 200’ to 400’. Hikes are open to the public. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
November 3, Monday - Vault Mine Trail Loop [B/9mi/2000’/$7/6am] Park at Roundup parking lot, hike up
Super Trail to Josephine Saddle. We return via Agua Caliente Trail to Vault Mine Trail. Vault Mine trail down is
very steep with loose gravel and rocks. Start, 5400'. SPH Lee Bomar, 825-2702.
November 4, Tuesday - Honeybee Canyon [C/7mi/400’/$0/7am] Meet at Mountain View Plaza parking area.
Walk west down Rancho Vistoso Blvd. and take Power Line Road north. Hike jeep road over to Honeybee
Canyon. Go south past the upper dam. In Honeybee Park, take the dam bypass trail south past the lower
dam. Cross Honeybee Wash and return via Lost Coyote Trail and Rancho Vistoso Blvd. Larry Wolf, 825-2157.
November 4, Tuesday – Cargodera Canyon via Sutherland Cutoff [C/5mi/700’/$1/8am] Take the Sutherland
Cutoff Trail to Cargodera Canyon, brunch on the flat rocks in Cargodera Canyon, and return by the same
route. Terry McFadden, 825-3089.
November 4, Tuesday – New Member Orientation Hike [D/3mi/200’/$1/8:30am] 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. Dave Fraser, 818-2434.
November 5, Wednesday - Pontatoc Ridge [C/5mi/1500’/$2/8am] Park at end of Alvernon Way, hike to an
abandoned mine, for good views of Tucson and Finger Rock and return. SPH. Dale Knudson, 818-6788.
November 5, Wednesday – Early Bird Constitutionals (EBC) (C/5-7m/150’/$0/7am). You are invited to hike for
a couple of hours on nearby jeep roads, CSPark trails and paths. Departing location will be provided at time
of your phone registration. Dates & time in November: 5, 19 & 26 at 7am. and in December: 5, 12, 19 & 26 at
7:15am. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
November 5, Wednesday - Walk-in-the-Park [D/4mi/10’/$1/9am] Hike from the main trailhead parking lot for
an hour in some direction and return the same way. Dorothy Krage, 825-0910.
Cutoff Trail to Cargodera Canyon, brunch on the flat rocks in Cargodera Canyon, and return by the same
route. Terry McFadden, 825-3089.
November 4, Tuesday – New Member Orientation Hike [D/3mi/200’/$1/8:30am] 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. Dave Fraser, 818-2434.
November 5, Wednesday - Pontatoc Ridge [C/5mi/1500’/$2/8am] Park at end of Alvernon Way, hike to an
abandoned mine, for good views of Tucson and Finger Rock and return. SPH. Dale Knudson, 818-6788.
November 5, Wednesday – Early Bird Constitutionals (EBC) (C/5-7m/150’/$0/7am). You are invited to hike for
a couple of hours on nearby jeep roads, CSPark trails and paths. Departing location will be provided at time
of your phone registration. Dates & time in November: 5, 19 & 26 at 7am. and in December: 5, 12, 19 & 26 at
7:15am. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
November 5, Wednesday - Walk-in-the-Park [D/4mi/10’/$1/9am] Hike from the main trailhead parking lot for
an hour in some direction and return the same way. Dorothy Krage, 825-0910.
November 7, Friday - Nature Trailings, South of The Border. [D/4mi/300’/$0/9am] South of Sun City border
that is. Meet at Mountain View Plaza parking area. Paul Meier, 818-0173.
November 8, Saturday – Fall Festival of the Arts – Holy Trinity Monastery (St-David) (D/3m/50’/$8/8:30am).
Parking is $3 per car to be collected by driver. The festival is filled with entertainment, booths with artists and
crafters, and a wide variety of food. Hiking boots not required and no special clothing requirements. Please
register before 4 pm 11/6. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
November 9, Sunday - CSP @ 8am - Alamo Cyn via Birding, Lilo-Arlyn and other trails & paths - See
November 2 for details. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
November 10, Monday – Old Baldy Saddle via Old Baldy Trail [B+/10mi/3000’/$7/6am] Park at Roundup
parking lot, hike Old Baldy Trail to Old Baldy Saddle and return. Start 5400’. SPH Lee Bomar, 825-2702.
November 10, Monday – Brown Mountain [C/6mi/1400’/$3/8am] Park at a picnic area near Arizona Sonora
Desert Museum, hike up and follow just below a ridgeline, into a saddle, over a summit, down to a picnic area
for lunch, and return. Art Humphrey, 825-6919.
November 10, Monday - Honeybee Canyon Via Lost Coyote Trail [D/4mi/200’/$0/8am] Meet at Mountain
View Plaza parking parking lot, hike Ranch Vistoso Blvd and take Lost Coyote Trail to Honeybee Canyon.
The dam bypass trail starts to your left right after going through the fence. Take the dam bypass trail north
past the lower dam to Honeybee Park, and return via Rancho Vistoso Blvd. Mary Stagnitto, 818-3217.
November 11, Tuesday – Dripping Springs [D/4mi/400’/$1/8am] A short hike to a spring that
flows sometimes. Terry McFadden, 825-3089.
November 12, Wednesday - Walk-in-the-Park [D/4mi/10’/$1/9am] Hike from the main trailhead parking lot for
an hour in some direction and return the same way. Dorothy Krage, 825-0910.
that is. Meet at Mountain View Plaza parking area. Paul Meier, 818-0173.
November 8, Saturday – Fall Festival of the Arts – Holy Trinity Monastery (St-David) (D/3m/50’/$8/8:30am).
Parking is $3 per car to be collected by driver. The festival is filled with entertainment, booths with artists and
crafters, and a wide variety of food. Hiking boots not required and no special clothing requirements. Please
register before 4 pm 11/6. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
November 9, Sunday - CSP @ 8am - Alamo Cyn via Birding, Lilo-Arlyn and other trails & paths - See
November 2 for details. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
November 10, Monday – Old Baldy Saddle via Old Baldy Trail [B+/10mi/3000’/$7/6am] Park at Roundup
parking lot, hike Old Baldy Trail to Old Baldy Saddle and return. Start 5400’. SPH Lee Bomar, 825-2702.
November 10, Monday – Brown Mountain [C/6mi/1400’/$3/8am] Park at a picnic area near Arizona Sonora
Desert Museum, hike up and follow just below a ridgeline, into a saddle, over a summit, down to a picnic area
for lunch, and return. Art Humphrey, 825-6919.
November 10, Monday - Honeybee Canyon Via Lost Coyote Trail [D/4mi/200’/$0/8am] Meet at Mountain
View Plaza parking parking lot, hike Ranch Vistoso Blvd and take Lost Coyote Trail to Honeybee Canyon.
The dam bypass trail starts to your left right after going through the fence. Take the dam bypass trail north
past the lower dam to Honeybee Park, and return via Rancho Vistoso Blvd. Mary Stagnitto, 818-3217.
November 11, Tuesday – Dripping Springs [D/4mi/400’/$1/8am] A short hike to a spring that
flows sometimes. Terry McFadden, 825-3089.
November 12, Wednesday - Walk-in-the-Park [D/4mi/10’/$1/9am] Hike from the main trailhead parking lot for
an hour in some direction and return the same way. Dorothy Krage, 825-0910.
November 13, Thursday - Fall Picnic in Catalina State Park – There will be four hikes offered. All hikes
originate from the Sun City Vistoso golf parking lot for car-pooling.
8am start – Prior sign-up required for these hikes:
Walter’s Cascade, 5 miles, 800’ – Call Dale Knudson, 818-6788 to sign up
Bridle Trail, Crest Trail, 50-Year & horse trails- 5-6 miles, 250’ – Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
9am start – No prior sign-up required for these hikes:
Canyon Loop – 4 miles, 400’ – Larry Wolf
Dripping Springs – 4 miles, 400’ - Duane Hutchens
November 14, Friday – Pima Canyon Dam [C/7mi/1100’/$1/7:30am] Park at Pima Canyon trailhead, hike a
rocky trail through open areas and a grove of large trees, to a point near some Indian grinding holes beyond
the dam. Dave Fraser, 818-2434.
November 14, Friday – Late Riser Hikes (LRH) (C/5-7m/300’/$0-1/1:30pm). How about a couple of hours of
hiking near Sun City and in CSPark? Departing location will be provided at time of your phone registration.
Dates & time in November: 14 & Fridays 21 & 28. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
November 15, Saturday – Three Bridges [C/7mi/100'/$1/7am] Park at Riverfront Park on Lambert Lane and
hike the Canada del Oro wash to Catalina State Park Ranger Station and return. Pass under Pusch View,
First Avenue and Oracle Road bridges. This is a C hike that D hikers can enjoy.Larry Wolf, 825-2157.
originate from the Sun City Vistoso golf parking lot for car-pooling.
8am start – Prior sign-up required for these hikes:
Walter’s Cascade, 5 miles, 800’ – Call Dale Knudson, 818-6788 to sign up
Bridle Trail, Crest Trail, 50-Year & horse trails- 5-6 miles, 250’ – Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
9am start – No prior sign-up required for these hikes:
Canyon Loop – 4 miles, 400’ – Larry Wolf
Dripping Springs – 4 miles, 400’ - Duane Hutchens
November 14, Friday – Pima Canyon Dam [C/7mi/1100’/$1/7:30am] Park at Pima Canyon trailhead, hike a
rocky trail through open areas and a grove of large trees, to a point near some Indian grinding holes beyond
the dam. Dave Fraser, 818-2434.
November 14, Friday – Late Riser Hikes (LRH) (C/5-7m/300’/$0-1/1:30pm). How about a couple of hours of
hiking near Sun City and in CSPark? Departing location will be provided at time of your phone registration.
Dates & time in November: 14 & Fridays 21 & 28. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
November 15, Saturday – Three Bridges [C/7mi/100'/$1/7am] Park at Riverfront Park on Lambert Lane and
hike the Canada del Oro wash to Catalina State Park Ranger Station and return. Pass under Pusch View,
First Avenue and Oracle Road bridges. This is a C hike that D hikers can enjoy.Larry Wolf, 825-2157.
November 16, Sunday - CSP @ 8am - “Round-about”, Dripping Spring & Green Rock Loop (some light
bushwhack) - See November 2 for details. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
November 17, Monday- Mount Wrightson Loop [A/15mi/4050’/$7/6am] Park at Roundup parking lot, hike
Old Badly Trail to summit and come down Super Trail. At top are 360-degree views from Tucson to Mexico.
Start, 5400'. Lee Bomar, 825-2702.
November 18, Tuesday - Honeybee Canyon Via Lost Coyote Trail [D/4mi/200’/$0/8am] Meet at Mountain
View Plaza parking parking lot, hike Ranch Vistoso Blvd and take Lost Coyote Trail to Honeybee Canyon.
The dam bypass trail starts to your left right after going through the fence. Take the dam bypass trail north
past the lower dam to Honeybee Park, and return via Rancho Vistoso Blvd. Mary Stagnitto, 818-3217.
November 19, Wednesday – Color Hike on Mt. Lemmon - Aspen Draw to Marshall Gulch [C/6mi/800’/$7/7am]
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.
November 19, Wednesday – Walk-in-the-Park [D/4mi/10’/$1/9am] Hike from the main trailhead parking lot
for an hour in some direction and return the same way. Dorothy Krage, 825-0910.
November 19, Wednesday – EBC @ 7am - See November 5 for details. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
November 20, Thursday – AZT Passage 5B EXPLORATORY [C/5mi/650’/$7/8am] Hike north from
Kentucky Camp on the east side of the Santa Rita’s to FR 165, where a car has been located. SPH. Ed
Cleveland, 825-1766.
November 21, Friday – LRH @ 1:30pm - See November 14 for details. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
November 21, Friday - Oracle Ridge [C/7mi/1500’/$3/7:30am] Park at American Flag Parking on old Mt.
Lemmon Road, hike to Oracle Ridge and return. Dave Fraser, 818-2434.
bushwhack) - See November 2 for details. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
November 17, Monday- Mount Wrightson Loop [A/15mi/4050’/$7/6am] Park at Roundup parking lot, hike
Old Badly Trail to summit and come down Super Trail. At top are 360-degree views from Tucson to Mexico.
Start, 5400'. Lee Bomar, 825-2702.
November 18, Tuesday - Honeybee Canyon Via Lost Coyote Trail [D/4mi/200’/$0/8am] Meet at Mountain
View Plaza parking parking lot, hike Ranch Vistoso Blvd and take Lost Coyote Trail to Honeybee Canyon.
The dam bypass trail starts to your left right after going through the fence. Take the dam bypass trail north
past the lower dam to Honeybee Park, and return via Rancho Vistoso Blvd. Mary Stagnitto, 818-3217.
November 19, Wednesday – Color Hike on Mt. Lemmon - Aspen Draw to Marshall Gulch [C/6mi/800’/$7/7am]
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.
November 19, Wednesday – Walk-in-the-Park [D/4mi/10’/$1/9am] Hike from the main trailhead parking lot
for an hour in some direction and return the same way. Dorothy Krage, 825-0910.
November 19, Wednesday – EBC @ 7am - See November 5 for details. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
November 20, Thursday – AZT Passage 5B EXPLORATORY [C/5mi/650’/$7/8am] Hike north from
Kentucky Camp on the east side of the Santa Rita’s to FR 165, where a car has been located. SPH. Ed
Cleveland, 825-1766.
November 21, Friday – LRH @ 1:30pm - See November 14 for details. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
November 21, Friday - Oracle Ridge [C/7mi/1500’/$3/7:30am] Park at American Flag Parking on old Mt.
Lemmon Road, hike to Oracle Ridge and return. Dave Fraser, 818-2434.
November 21, Friday - Tiger Mine Road Hike [C/7mi/1000’/$3/8am] Turn north on Tiger Mine Road off SR77
North of Oracle. Park by the Arizona Trail sign. Hike 3.5 miles north on the Arizona Trail and return. Lunch
on trail. Paul Meier, 818-0173.
November 22, Saturday - Walter’s Stock Tank Loop [C/6mi/800'/$1/8am] Park at the picnic area on left after
crossing the wash. Hike back down the road then SE through the wash and up into the foothills.Instead of
turning left to go to Walter's Cascade, continue straight until you reach stock tanks. Return same way. SPH.
Dale Knudson, 818-6788.
November 23, Sunday - CSP @ 8am - CSPark’s best-known short trails - See November 2 for details. Gaston
Meloche, 638-5404.
November 24, Monday – Picacho Peak via Sunset Ridge Trail [B/6miI/2100’/$4/6am] Take Sunset Ridge Trail
to summit and return on Hunter trail. Bring slip proof gloves! Requires two cars. Leave a car at parking lots
at end of both Sunset Ridge Trail and Hunter Trail for shuttle. SPH. Lee Bomar, 825-2702.
November 24, Monday – Big Wash and Bluffs [C/6mi/100’/$0/8am] 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. Mary Stagnitto, 818-3217.
North of Oracle. Park by the Arizona Trail sign. Hike 3.5 miles north on the Arizona Trail and return. Lunch
on trail. Paul Meier, 818-0173.
November 22, Saturday - Walter’s Stock Tank Loop [C/6mi/800'/$1/8am] Park at the picnic area on left after
crossing the wash. Hike back down the road then SE through the wash and up into the foothills.Instead of
turning left to go to Walter's Cascade, continue straight until you reach stock tanks. Return same way. SPH.
Dale Knudson, 818-6788.
November 23, Sunday - CSP @ 8am - CSPark’s best-known short trails - See November 2 for details. Gaston
Meloche, 638-5404.
November 24, Monday – Picacho Peak via Sunset Ridge Trail [B/6miI/2100’/$4/6am] Take Sunset Ridge Trail
to summit and return on Hunter trail. Bring slip proof gloves! Requires two cars. Leave a car at parking lots
at end of both Sunset Ridge Trail and Hunter Trail for shuttle. SPH. Lee Bomar, 825-2702.
November 24, Monday – Big Wash and Bluffs [C/6mi/100’/$0/8am] 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. Mary Stagnitto, 818-3217.
November 24, Monday - Lower Javalina Trail Loop [C/5mi/600’/$2/8am] From Dove Mt. Trailhead, hike up
Wild Burro Canyon Trail to Lower Javalina Trail. Circle Wild Burro Canyon on both sides and return. Art
Humphrey, 825-6919.
November 25, Tuesday - Pontatoc Canyon Trail to Amphitheater [C/5mi/1200’/$2/7am] Park at end of
Alvernon Way, hike in 2.5 miles for good views of Tucson and Finger Rock, and return. SPH. Dale Knudson,
818-6788
November 26, Wednesday - EBC @ 7am - See November 5 for details. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
November 26, Wednesday – Romero Pools, Upper [B-/7mi/1600’/$1/7:30am] Hike Romero Canyon Trail to
upper pools and return by the same route. Dave Fraser, 818-2434.
November 26, Wednesday – Walk-in-the-Park [D/4mi/10’/$1/9am] Hike from the main trailhead parking lot for
an hour in some direction and return the same way. Dorothy Krage, 825-0910.
November 27, Thursday – HAPPY THANKSGIVING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 28, Friday – LRH @ 1:30pm - See November 14 for details. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
November 28, Friday – Sausalito Creek [C/7mi/300’/$0/8:30am] Meet at Desert Oasis parking lot, hike
mostly on dirt roads and trails through flats and foothills of Tortolita Mountains. Lunch by windmill in
Sausalito Canyon and return. Paul Meier, 818-0173.
Wild Burro Canyon Trail to Lower Javalina Trail. Circle Wild Burro Canyon on both sides and return. Art
Humphrey, 825-6919.
November 25, Tuesday - Pontatoc Canyon Trail to Amphitheater [C/5mi/1200’/$2/7am] Park at end of
Alvernon Way, hike in 2.5 miles for good views of Tucson and Finger Rock, and return. SPH. Dale Knudson,
818-6788
November 26, Wednesday - EBC @ 7am - See November 5 for details. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
November 26, Wednesday – Romero Pools, Upper [B-/7mi/1600’/$1/7:30am] Hike Romero Canyon Trail to
upper pools and return by the same route. Dave Fraser, 818-2434.
November 26, Wednesday – Walk-in-the-Park [D/4mi/10’/$1/9am] Hike from the main trailhead parking lot for
an hour in some direction and return the same way. Dorothy Krage, 825-0910.
November 27, Thursday – HAPPY THANKSGIVING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 28, Friday – LRH @ 1:30pm - See November 14 for details. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
November 28, Friday – Sausalito Creek [C/7mi/300’/$0/8:30am] Meet at Desert Oasis parking lot, hike
mostly on dirt roads and trails through flats and foothills of Tortolita Mountains. Lunch by windmill in
Sausalito Canyon and return. Paul Meier, 818-0173.
November 29, Saturday - Fall Foliage Finale, Boyce-Thompson Arboretum. (D/3-4m/75’/$9/8am) Entrance
fee: AZ State Parks pass or $6.50 per person (group rate), including parking ($3 for kids 5-12). Tour 300
acres of nature paths, towering trees, mountain cliffs, a streamside forest, a desert lake, and panoramic
views. Aspen and maple leaves have fallen in the San Francisco Peaks and Catalina’s by mid-November, but
the true grand finale of autumn foliage in Arizona is at the Arboretum this month, with peak color typically
during Thanksgiving weekend. Invite family and visiting guests to celebrate autumn color in our famous
pistachio grove with spiced apple cider, live music and other activities. We should have an elective group
tour for about one hour. Lunch will be at a Mexican café in Superior. Bring, water and camera. Hiking boots
are recommended but not required. The drive takes about 1 1/2 hours (one way) from Sun City. Gaston
Meloche, 638-5404.
November 30, Sunday - CSP @ 8am - Roundabout, Little Sand wash, Palo Verde & Bridle Loop (from
Equestrian Center parking) - See November 2 for details. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
December 1, Monday - Pima Canyon to Upper Dam [B/10mi/3400’/$1/6am] 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. Lee
Bomar, 825-2702.
December 2, Tuesday – Honeybee Canyon [C/7mi/400’/$0/8am] Meet at Mountain View Plaza parking area.
Walk west down Rancho Vistoso Blvd. and take Power Line Road north. Hike jeep road over to Honeybee
Canyon. Go south past the upper dam. In Honeybee Park, take the dam bypass trail south past the lower
dam. Cross Honeybee Wash and return via Lost Coyote Trail and Rancho Vistoso Blvd. Mary Stagnitto, 818-
3217.
December 2, Tuesday – Wild Burro Canyon from Dove Mtn Trailhead [C/6mi/200’/$1/8am] Hike up Wild Burro
Canyon to 1st cataract and return. Art Humphrey, 825-6919.
fee: AZ State Parks pass or $6.50 per person (group rate), including parking ($3 for kids 5-12). Tour 300
acres of nature paths, towering trees, mountain cliffs, a streamside forest, a desert lake, and panoramic
views. Aspen and maple leaves have fallen in the San Francisco Peaks and Catalina’s by mid-November, but
the true grand finale of autumn foliage in Arizona is at the Arboretum this month, with peak color typically
during Thanksgiving weekend. Invite family and visiting guests to celebrate autumn color in our famous
pistachio grove with spiced apple cider, live music and other activities. We should have an elective group
tour for about one hour. Lunch will be at a Mexican café in Superior. Bring, water and camera. Hiking boots
are recommended but not required. The drive takes about 1 1/2 hours (one way) from Sun City. Gaston
Meloche, 638-5404.
November 30, Sunday - CSP @ 8am - Roundabout, Little Sand wash, Palo Verde & Bridle Loop (from
Equestrian Center parking) - See November 2 for details. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
December 1, Monday - Pima Canyon to Upper Dam [B/10mi/3400’/$1/6am] 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. Lee
Bomar, 825-2702.
December 2, Tuesday – Honeybee Canyon [C/7mi/400’/$0/8am] Meet at Mountain View Plaza parking area.
Walk west down Rancho Vistoso Blvd. and take Power Line Road north. Hike jeep road over to Honeybee
Canyon. Go south past the upper dam. In Honeybee Park, take the dam bypass trail south past the lower
dam. Cross Honeybee Wash and return via Lost Coyote Trail and Rancho Vistoso Blvd. Mary Stagnitto, 818-
3217.
December 2, Tuesday – Wild Burro Canyon from Dove Mtn Trailhead [C/6mi/200’/$1/8am] Hike up Wild Burro
Canyon to 1st cataract and return. Art Humphrey, 825-6919.