January 27, Tuesday – Cargodera Canyon via Canyon Loop [C/6mi/700’/$1/8am] Hike Canyon Loop Trail, then
take the Sutherland Cutoff Trail to Sutherland Trail, brunch on the flat rocks in Cargodera Canyon, and return by the
same route. Terry McFadden, 825-3089.
January 27, Tuesday – Milagrosa Ridge [B/8mi/600’/2000’/$4/7am] A key exchange or shuttle. Park at Molino Basin,
hike a steep climb over a ridgetop, then down toward Bellota Ranch. At a “T” in the trail turn south and follow a ridge
between Milagrosa and Agua Caliente Canyons, to end near Snyder Road. SPF Dale Knudson, 818-6788.
January 28, Wednesday – Romero Pools, Upper [B-/7mi/1600’/$1/8am] Hike Romero Canyon Trail to upper pools
and return by the same route. Dave Fraser, 818-2434.
January 28, Wednesday – Walk-in-the-Park [D/4mi/200’/$1/9am] Hike from the main trailhead parking lot for an hour
in some direction and return the same way. Dorothy Krage, 825-0910.
January 29, Thursday - Wild Burro Canyon Trail to Alamo Springs/Return via connector [C+/8mi/800’/$2/8am] From
Dove Mt. trailhead, take Wild Burro Canyon Trail to Alamo Springs. Return via connector trail and down to Wild
Burro Canyon Trail. Return to trailhead. Max Haegele, 818-9178.
January 29, Thursday – Blackett's Ridge [B/6mi/1700’/$3/8am] Hike Phoneline Trail to Blackett's Ridge Trail which is
very steep, then a gradual, persistent climb to one of Tucson’s premier views. Michael Lubatkin,825-6872.
January 29, Thursday - Big Wash Clean-up [C/6mi/100’/$0/8:30am] Meet at Catalina Vista. Clean up Big Wash.
Mileage will be miles hiked plus 2 miles for each hour worked. You need to sign-up three days in advance so we can
get the proper equipment. Bring gloves. Art Humphrey, 825-6919 or Larry Wolf, 825-2157.
January 30, Friday - Hike & Seek with GPS – [C-B/7-9m/200-400’/$1/8am]. CSP. Maybe you got a GPS recently…
To add some zest to your hiking, try this “thinking” hike while amortizing your expensive toy! Only one GPS is
required per team of 4 participants; so no excuse! If you have a compass and binoculars, bring them also. Pertinent
written guidelines will be provided when we get to the CSP’s Equestrian Center. Unless your team is in a competitive
mood, relatively little bushwhack is required if you use trails and paths. Need to have a minimum of 16 participants
for the 4 teams, otherwise no GPS hike, just an ordinary hike. Ideally, try to form your own team in advance. But
make sure that, at least, one participant has a GPS and that your team has a Club guide (required by Club’s rules).
Because of the necessary preparation, please register as early as possible, at least 4 days, (i.e. 1/26) before the
course date. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
January 30, Friday – Rillito River Walk [D/4mi/50’/$1/9:30am] Carpool to the Children’s Memorial Park, walk north
and return. Sneakers are okay. Optional lunch at Sweet Tomatoes. Paul Meier, 818-0173.
January 31, Saturday - Fifty-Year/Bluff Trail Loop [C/7mi/400'/$1/8am] Park at Equestrian Center and take the 50-
Year Trail through the gate at the north end of the park. Take a right and follow a trail on top of bluffs until it
intersects with a jeep trail, which is the 50-year trail. Take that trail back to Equestrian Center. SPH Dale Knudson,
818-6788.
February 1, Sunday - CSP @ 8am - Roundabout, Little Sand wash, Palo Verde & Briddle Loop (from Equestrian
Center parking) - See January 4 for details. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
February 2, Monday – HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY, PHIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 2, Monday- Thimble Peak [B/11mi/2300’/$4/6am] Park at old Prison Camp, hike into Sycamore Canyon,
take link trail to upper Bear Canyon trail, follow a seldom used trail to base of Thimble Peak, and return. Hike is a
series of ups and downs, not one continuous climb. SPH Lee Bomar, 825-2702.
February 2, Monday - CSP Nature Loop (Afternoon Hike) [D/4mi/300’/$13/1:30pm] We will hike some horse trails
across bench on to Dripping Springs with a bushwhack to Green Rock. Terry McFadden, 825-3089.
February 3, Tuesday – Chivo Falls [C/8mi/700’/$4/8am] Hike to one of the tallest desert falls in the Tucson area
and lunch in a rock amphitheater by a shallow pool. SPF Dale Knudson, 818-6788.
February 3, Tuesday – New Member Orientation Hike [D/3mi/200’/$1/8am] 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.
February 3, Tuesday – Big Wash East Side [C/6mi/0’/$0/8:30am] Meet at Catalina Vista parking lot, Cross the
wash, hike north and look for our feathered and furry friends on the side of the wash.
Mary Stagnitto, 818-3217.
February 3, Tuesday – LRH @ 1:30pm - See January 6 for details. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
February 4, Wednesday – Peralta Trail [C/5mi/1360’/$11/7am] Park at Peralta trailhead, hike to Fremont Saddle,
with a great view of Weaver's Needle. This is a moderately strenuous hike. Lunch at a Mexican restaruant in
Florence on the way home. Larry Klein, 825-7535.
February 4, Wednesday – Walk-in-the-Park [D/4mi/200’/$1/9am] Hike from the main trailhead parking lot for an
hour in some direction and return the same way. Dorothy Krage, 825-0910.
February 5, Thursday - Pima Canyon Dam [C/7mi/1100’/$1/8am] 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.
February 6, Friday - EBC @ 7:30am - See January 2 for details. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
February 6, Friday – Upper Javalina/Cochie Trail [B+/12mi/1600'/$2/8AM] Park at Dove Mt. trailhead and take Wild
Burro trail to Upper Javalina Trail. Follow Upper Javalina Trail to Cochie Trail and take Cochie Trail approximately 3
miles. Return to Upper Javalina Trail and continue on remaining Upper Javalina. Follow Street to Dove Mt
Trailhead. Max Haegele, 818-9178.
February 6, Friday - Tortolita Preserve [C/6mi/300’/$1/8:30am] Park at the end of the Moore Road segment west of
Dove Mountain Blvd. Hike a 3mi. portion or all of the established desert trail and return. Paul Meier, 818-0173.
February 7, Saturday – Fifty-Year/Bluff Trail Loop [C/7mi/400'/$1/8am] Park at Equestrian Center and take the 50-
Year Trail through the gate at the north end of the park. Take a right and follow a trail on top of bluffs until it
intersects with a jeep trail, which is the 50-year trail. Take that trail back to Equestrian Center. SPH Dale Knudson,
818-6788. SPF Dale Knudson, 818-6788.
February 8, Sunday - CSP @ 8am - Alamo Cyn via Birding, Lilo/Arlyn and other trails/paths & West Ridges loop -
See January 4 for details. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
February 9, Monday – Milagrosa Ridge [B/8mi/600’/2000’/$4/7:30am] A key exchange or shuttle. Park at Molino
Basin, hike a steep climb over a ridgetop, then down toward Bellota Ranch. At a “T” in the trail turn south and
follow a ridge between Milagrosa and Agua Caliente Canyons, to end near Snyder Road. SPF. Dale Knudson, 818-
6788.
February 9, Monday – Seven Falls [C/8mi/900’/$3/8:30am] Hike to lower Bear Canyon, take Bear Canyon Trail to
Seven Falls and return. Lee Bomar, 825-2702.
February 9, Monday – Rillito River Walk from 1st Avenue west for 2 to 3 miles and return. [D+/5mi/0'/$1/4pm] Early
dinner at Sweet Tomato’s, then walk. Hiking Boots not needed for this one. Larry Klein, 825-7535.
February 10, Tuesday – 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. The Esparza’s, 825-8271.
February 10, Tuesday – LRH @ 1:30pm - See January 6 for details. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
February 11, Wednesday – Milagrosa Ridge [B/8mi/600’/2000’/$4/7:30am] A key exchange or shuttle. Park at
Molino Basin, hike a steep climb over a ridgetop, then down toward Bellota Ranch. At a “T” in the trail turn south
and follow a ridge between Milagrosa and Agua Caliente Canyons, to end near Snyder Road. Dale Knudson, 818-
6788.
February 11, Wednesday – Walk-in-the-Park [D/4mi/200’/$1/9am] Hike from the main trailhead parking lot for an
hour in some direction and return the same way. Dorothy Krage, 825-0910.
February 12, Thursday - HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ABE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 12, Thursday – 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. Mary Stagnitto, 818-3217.
February 12, Thursday - Seven Falls [C/8mi/900’/$3/9am] Hike to lower Bear Canyon, take Bear Canyon Trail to
Seven Falls and return. Dave Fraser, 818-2434.
February 13, Friday - EBC @ 7:30am - See January 2 for details. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
February 13, Friday – Phoneline Trail One-way [C/5mi/900’/$3/8am] Take tram to stop 9 and return via Phoneline
Trail. Tram fee is $8.00 per person. Terry McFadden, 825-3089.
February 13, Friday - Big Wash and Bluffs [C/6mi/100’/$0/8:30am] 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.
February 14, Saturday – Walter’s Cascade [C/5mi/800’/$1/8am] Park at the picnic area on the left after crossing
the wash. Hike back down the road, then SE through the wash and up into the foothills to a special place beside
the drainage. SPF Dale Knudson, 818-6788.
February 15, Sunday - CSP @ 8am - Crest, Bluffs & CDO Wash (from Equestrian Center parking) - See January 4
for details. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
February 16, Monday – Romero Spring [B/10mi/2200’/$1/6am] Hike Romero Canyon trail 2 miles past Romero
Pools to Romero Springs in a very scenic section of the canyon. Return by the same route. Lee, 825-2702.
February 16, Monday – Alamo Canyon (Afternoon Hike) [D/4mi/300’/$1/1:30pm] Hike “Lilo’s Trail” to the falls and
return. Trail starts back of the bench on the Southeast bend of the Birding Trail, goes to Alamo Canyon Falls
(South) and returns via the Southwest side and below Romero Ruins trail. Terry McFadden, 825-3089.
February 17, Tuesday – LRH @ 1:30pm - See January 6 for details. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
February 17, Tuesday – Hutch's Pool via Phoneline Trail [A/17mi/1800’/$3/7am] Hike up the Phoneline Trail, which
parallels tram road with outstanding views of canyon, hike into inner canyon of Catalina mountains to a beautiful
pool for lunch, and return. The Esparza’s, 825-8271.
February 17, Tuesday – Big Wash and Bluffs [C/6mi/100’/$0/8:30am] 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.
February 18, Wednesday – Paseo de la Ciudad [D/3mi/0’/$2/8am] Visit historic sites downtown. Learn how Tucson
was founded, who Hugo O'Conor was, where Wyatt Earp killed Frank Stillwell, how John Dillinger was captured, what
the Owls Club was, and why a Mormon Battalion was here. Tour ends with lunch at a downtown restaurant. Limited
to 20 participants, so call early. Bob Cratty, 825-0157.
February 18, Wednesday – Seven Falls [C/8mi/900’/$3/8am] Hike to lower Bear Canyon, take Bear Canyon Trail to
Seven Falls and return. Dave Fraser, 818-2434.
February 18, Wednesday – Picacho Peak via Sunset Ridge Trail [B/6mi/2100’/$4/8:30am] 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. Jim Hobart, 825-7848.
February 18, Wednesday – Walk-in-the-Park [D/4mi/200’/$1/9am] Hike from the main trailhead parking lot for an
hour in some direction and return the same way. Dorothy Krage, 825-0910.
February 19, Thursday – Exploratory AZT Passage 5a & 6c [D/7mi/800’/$2/8am] Hike north from FR165 to FR231
in the Santa Rita’s. Ed Cleveland, 825-1766.
February 20, Friday - EBC @ 7:30am - See January 2 for details. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
February 20, Friday – Romero Spring [B/10mi/2200’/$1/7:30am] Hike Romero Canyon trail 2 miles past Romero
Pools to Romero Springs in a very scenic section of the canyon. Return by the same route. Dave Fraser, 818-2434.
February 20, Friday – Wild Mustang Trail /Alamo Springs Loop [B/12mi/2200’/$2/8am] From Dove Mt. Trailhead
take Wild Burro Canyon Trail to the Upper Javalina Trail, then up the mountain to Wild Mustang Trail. Continue on
Wild Mustang Trail to Alamo Springs and return via Alamo Springs Trail. Max Haegele, 818-9178.
February 20, Friday – Alamo Canyon [D/4mi/300’/$1/8am] Hike “Lilo’s Trail” to the falls and return. Trail starts
back of the bench on the Southeast bend of the Birding Trail, goes to Alamo Canyon Falls (South) and returns via
the Southwest side and below Romero Ruins trail. Paul Meier, 818-0173.
February 21, Saturday – Cargodera Canyon via Canyon Loop [C/6mi/700’/$1/8am] Hike Canyon Loop Trail, then
take the Sutherland Cutoff Trail to Sutherland Trail, brunch on the flat rocks in Cargodera Canyon, and return by
the same route. SPF. Dale Knudson, 818-6788.
February 22, Sunday - HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GEORGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 22, Sunday - CSP @ 8am - [B-/7mi/1600’/$1] Romero Cyn Trail (upper pool). See January 4 for details.
Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
February 23, Monday - Hutch's Pool via Phoneline Trail [A/17mi/1800’/$3/6am] Hike up the Phoneline Trail, which
parallels tram road with outstanding views of canyon, hike into inner canyon of Catalina mountains to a beautiful pool
for lunch, and return. SPH Lee Bomar, 825-2702.
Feruary 23, Monday - Brown Mountain Cougar Trail [C/7mi/1400’/$3/8am] From the Picnic Parking Lot, 0.4 miles
North on Kinney Road beyond the Gilbert Ray campground turnoff take the Cougar Trail across Kinney Road to the
Powerline jeep road. Follow North to the Juan Santa Cruz picnic area next to the Dessert Muesum, then across a
deep gulley and up over Brown Mountain to our starting point. Art Humphrey, 825-6919.
February 24, Tuesday – Catalina to Sabino [A/17mi toTram or 21mi to Visitor Center/4100’/$3/] Key exchange from
Catalina State Park to Sabino Canyon or Sabino Canyon to Catalina State Park. Max Haegele will lead the hike from
Sabino Canyon to Catalina State Park. Leave Sun City at 5:30 a.m. Hike the phoneline to Sabino Basin, West Fork
Sabino to Romero Pass, Romero trail to Catalina State Park. 21 miles, 4,100'. Leslie Esparza will lead the Catalina
State Park to Sabino Canyon, leave Sun City at 6 a.m. Hike Romero trail to Romero Pass, West Fork Sabino to
Sabino Basin and Phoneline to tram stop 9. We will plan to take the tram back to the visitor center for 17 miles,
4,100'. It is suggested that you have recently completed an A hike. Please sign up by Sunday, February 22 so that
transportation can be arranged for the key exchange. The fee for the tram is $8.00. Call Max Haegele at 818-9178
or Leslie Esparza at 825-8271 to sign up.
February 24, Tuesday – Honeybee Canyon [C/7mi/400’/$0/8:30am] 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.
February 24, Tuesday – LRH @ 1:30pm - See January 6 for details. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
February 25, Wednesday – Lower Javalina/Upper Javalina Loop [C+/8mi/900’/$2/8am] Park at Dove Mt. trailhead
and take Wild Burro trail to Lower Javalina trail. Circle Wild Burro Canyon to Upper Javalina . Take it to trailhead
and return to vehicles via the street. Max Haegele, 818-9178.
February 25, Wednesday – Walk-in-the-Park [D/4mi/200’/$1/9am] Hike from the main trailhead parking lot for an
hour in some direction and return the same way. Dorothy Krage, 825-0910.
February 26, Thursday - Romero Pools, Upper [B-/7mi/1600’/$1/8am] Hike Romero Canyon Trail to upper pools
and return by the same route Terry McFadden, 825-3089.
February 26, Thursday - Honeybee Wash Clean-up [C/6mi/100’/$0/8:30am] Meet at Mountain Vista. Clean up
Honeybee Wash. Mileage will be miles hiked plus 2 miles for each hour worked. You need to sign-up three days in
advance so we can get the proper equipment. Art Humphrey, 825-6919 or Larry Wolf, 825-2157.
February 27, Friday – Deer Camp via “No Name Trail” [C/9mi/1000’/$1/8am] Park at end of pavement on Golder
Ranch Road, follow 50 Year Trail, to “No Name Trail” [south end] hike it to Deer Camp for lunch at camp and return.
Dave Fraser, 818-2434.
February 27, Friday - Granite Overlook in Oracle State Park [C/5mi/400’/$3/8am] Park at Kannally Ranch House
parking lot, hike interior nature trail to Granite Overlook. Take Belotta Trail back to cars. Lunch on trail. Paul Meier,
818-0173.
February 28, Saturday- Hike & Seek with GPS – [C-B/7-9m/200-400’/$1/8am]. CSP. To add some zest to your
hiking, try this “thinking” hike while amortizing your expensive toy! Only one GPS is required per team of 4
participants; so no excuse! If you have a compass and binoculars, bring them also. Pertinent written guidelines will
be provided when we get to the CSP’s main trailhead. Unless your team is in a competitive mood, relatively little
bushwhack is required if you use trails and paths. Need to have a minimum of 16 participants for the 4 teams,
otherwise no GPS hike, just an ordinary hike. Ideally, try to form your own team in advance. But make sure that, at
least, one participant has a GPS and that your team has a Club guide (required by Club’s rules). Open to the
public. Because of the necessary preparation, please register as early as possible, at least 4 days, (i.e. 2/23)
before the course date. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404.
February 28, 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. SPF Dale
Knudson, 818-6788.