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Bi-monthly meeting of SBHC Board
Bi-monthly meeting of SBHC guides
This is a lovely hike up to Alamo Canyon Falls and return. There is a very scenic large flat-rock area above the falls. Water may be present in the canyon after rainy periods, but there are no significant water crossings.
Beautiful hike with lots of shade.
This is an out-and-back hike to a rocky ridge with views of Dove Mountain development, Tucson and Marana.
This hike departs from the south end of Arroyo Way in Unit 21 (after carpooling from the usual meeting spot at Mountain View). After crossing the Canada del Oro Wash, we share the first 0.5 mile with the Double Crested/Dome Rock Trail - up a steep hill then across a gentle mesa with prairie grass and mesquite trees. We then climb up a ridgeline, crossing Charouleau Gap Road, to a prominent overlook above the Dodge Tank gorge. It is an area where five arroyos join to form the main channel, with steep rock walls descending into the wash below. *** There are areas of steep hills with some loose rock on this hike - hiking poles are advised. We return for a short distance on Charouleau GapRoad, and then cross over to the trail up the backside of Dome Rock where we will have our snack. On our return we pass the beautiful double crested saguaro. Along the entire way are great views of SaddleBrooke, Catalina, and the Samaniego Ridge. Hike 4.8 miles; trailhead elevation 3200 feet; elevation change 750 feet; accumulated gain 830 feet; RTD 0 miles.
Picketpost Mountain & Loop. Rating: B***. The daunting angular shape of Picketpost Mountain intrigues all who drive along US Hwy 60 between Phoenix and Superior. The first part of this hike is a short, steep climb to the summit of Picketpost Mountain. It is recommended that you pay close attention on the way up for landmarks to orient yourself. From the Arizona Trail parking lot south of Hwy 60 and west of the Boyce Thompson Arboretum, the group will hike south on the Arizona Trail to a prominent drainage. Look for a cairned path which branches up the foothills of the mountain. The Picketpost Trail has alternate routes which eventually meet before the last cleft. ***Both routes have steep rocky sections containing loose gravel which require sure-footedness. Cacti will be encountered many times over. Class II scrambling is required to get up the steep wash in several places. Once the rim is reached the route continues SE to the summit which has a mailbox for registering. 360-degree views are spectacular. After going up & back to/from the summit, we then take the scenic trail which loops around Picket Post Mountain. The first half of the loop features an undulating desert landscape with large saguaros and granite formations, against the backdrop of the towering and colorful cliffs of Picket Post Mountain. The second half journeys through Telegraph Canyon, a seasonal wetland with grasses, perennials, and a canopy of giant cottonwood and willow trees, perhaps one of the best riparian habitats in southern Arizona. We will pass ancient grinding holes, and boulders a hundred feet in diameter that have fallen from the shear cliffs above. Overall, this hike is classified as a strenuous class B*** level hike due to the scramble up & down Picketpost Mtn. Hike 12.9 miles; trailhead elevation 2400 feet; net elevation change 1964 feet; accumulated gain 2820 feet; RTD 150 miles. Guide: Aaron Schoenberg
Meet at the lower section of the MountainView parking lot. we are leaving at 7:30.
Club volunteers will work on the section of trail going north from the American Flag Ranch trailhead. We‘ll focus on removing encroaching vegetation and addressing drainage issues. All ability levels can be accommodated. We meet at 7:20 a.m. at the Mountainview parking lot. Volunteers will be treated to snacks and sodas at the end of the project.
Tools will be provided by the Club. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN WORK GLOVES.
Southern Arizona Rescue Association: An Overview of SARA‘s Search & Rescue Services
Madera Canyon, Santa Rita Mountains
Hikers will enjoy the sounds of a babbling brook, the shade of Apache pines, Douglas firs, Emory oaks, Mexican blue oaks, willows, cottonwoods, and sycamore, and (hopefully) birds and other fauna.
DesertView Performing Arts Center, SaddleBrooke
(Free to FSL / $5 for non-members)
This is the 1st Library Lecture of the 2024-25 Season sponsored by the Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL). Professor Emeritus & Biologist, Ted Fleming, author of "Sonoran Desert Journeys", will introduce us to the lives of several interesting vertebrates who co-exist in the unique environment of the Sonoran Desert: Desert Tortoise, Western Diamondback rattlesnake, Tiger Whiptail lizard, Harris‘s Hawk, White-winged Doves, Phainopeplas, Merriam‘s kangaroo rats and Lesser Long-nosed bats! Free to FSL members / $5 for non-members. Ted Fleming‘s book is available from the DesertView library.
Hike covers five features right on our doorstep off The Preserve. Balance Rock, Titanic Rock, Stone House Ruins, Rancheria Spring and Golder Dam. Hike 3.8 miles. [Guide: Terry McCarthy t.mccarthy410@gmail.com]
This hike has been given *** due to several steep climbs along the route. Be prepared to climb; it will get you breathing heavily and your heart pumping. This hike begins on the Double Crested/Dome Trail from the south end of S Arroyo Way in Unit 21. (We will meet at Mountain View and carpool to the trailhead.) We cross Canada del Oro Wash, and then follow the newly developed route east through a small wash, and along several ridgelines. The route breaks off of the Dome Rock Trail and goes north to the Flag Hill Lookout. After a short break the hike continues east meeting up with the Dome Extension Trail. At the intersection of the Extension Trail the hike progresses north and east along the ridgeline and around to the back side of Dome Rock. After a short break on The Dome we return towards the trailhead. On the return we pass a rare double crested saguaro registered with the Crested Saguaro Society. On top of the Flag Hill Lookout and Dome Rock there are great 360-degree views of Saddlebrooke and Catalina. Hike 5 miles; trailhead elevation 3200 feet; net elevation change 750 feet; accumulated gain 800 feet; RTD 0 miles.
Discover the beautiful murals downtown Tucson has to offer on this 3.2 miles walk
Nice loop hike in the 50 Year Trail area.
Beautiful hike on Mt Lemmon with stunning fall colors!
Dripping Springs is an offshoot of the Sutherland Trail in Catalina State Park. Features along the way include a crested saguaro, metate grouping and the natural air conditioning at Dripping Springs. Great way to get some fresh air and build your appetite before the hiking club picnic.
This is a lovely hike up to Alamo Canyon Falls and return. There is a very scenic large flat-rock area above the falls. Water may be present in the canyon after rainy periods, but there are no significant water crossings.
Fall club picnic to be held at Catalina State Park. Includes a special celebration of the Club‘s 25th Anniversary. $7 entrance fee per vehicle. Missy Rodey coordinator.
13 miles will attempt summit
Extremely brushy getting to top
Pleasant stroll on several social trails in the Golder Ranch area.
Starts from the Marshall Gulch Picnic area on Mt. Lemmon.
This hike is mostly in wooded areas. The lunch spot provides nice views of the Wilderness of Rocks and Mt. Lemmon.