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The hike begins at Soldier Camp on the Sunset Trail, which starts on the Catalina Highway before reaching Summerhaven, and travels to the Marshall Gulch Picnic Area. *** There is a section of the trail where you must go down a short, steep rock face. It proceeds along the Marshall Gulch Trail to the Marshall Saddle, then down the Lower Aspen Trail to the picnic area. We return via Sunset Trail to the trailhead. There are great views of the Catalinas along the way, hiking mostly in forest shade. Hike 7.0 miles; trailhead elevation 7640 feet; net elevation change 736 feet; accumulated gain 1394 feet; RTD 130 miles

Aspen Draw / Mint Spring Trail. Rating: C. Pace: Moderate [88, 06:00 AM, $13]. The hike begins on Turkey Run Road in Summerhaven across from the Visitor Center. After about a mile, we take the Aspen Draw Trail to Radio Ridge. From there we descend the Aspen Trail to Marshall Saddle, where we pick up the Mint Spring Trail to Carter Canyon Road, for a short 0.75 miles back to the trailhead. Hikers may choose to have lunch in Summerhaven before returning. Hike 6.9 miles; trailhead elevation 8000 feet; net elevation change 1400 feet; accumulated gain 1573 feet; RTD 130 miles.

Morning classroom training and review. Afternoon incident hike.

Hike in Saguaro NP

A short, strenuous, but fun hike in the lush Madera Canyon taking in two lovely springs.

Ice Box Canyon (C, 2.5 miles, 400 feet, Ice Box Canyon TH, *RRC, (35 min drive from hotel) 16 miles = $2 DD + $5 Park Fee): The Ice Box Canyon Trailhead is located on the RRC Scenic Road about 5 miles in from its southern intersection with Blue Diamond Road (NV 159). There are restrooms at the TH. From the parking lot, the trail heads down across the wash and up the other side toward the canyon. The trail is well defined as it leads you up the side of the canyon for approximately 0.25 mile. It then drops into the bottom of the canyon. From this point the trail becomes a route over or around boulders as it continues upstream. As we near the mouth of the canyon, the canyon walls rise hundreds of feet into the air, and the sound of rushing water (given sufficient rain/snowmelt) fills the air. The official trail ends at the large ponderosa pine tree in the bottom of the canyon . Return via the same route. Hiking las vegas estimates the hiking time as 2 to 3 hours.
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New hike route which incorporates three hikes just outside of The Preserve along the CDO. An out-and-back and loop trail combination provides some amazing views of Saddlebrooke from various vantage points along the opposite side of the CDO. Hike 3.8 miles. Net elevation gain ~700 ft. [Guide: Terry McCarthy]

Josephine Saddle and McBeth Springs. Rating: B. Pace: Moderate [235, 08:00 AM, $17]. An exhilarating hike in Madera Canyon with lots of elevation gain and exciting rock traverses.

Nice combination of the Baby Jesus, Middle Tank, and Middle Gate trails.

Dog Friendly Hike in Oracle State Park. Nature Loop, Wildlife Corridor, and Kannally Wash.

Point to Point Hike ascending via Finger Rock Trail and descending via Pima Canyon Trail. Car shuttle required.

This is a hike selected for NEW MEMBERS of the SADDLEBROOKE HIKING CLUB. HOWEVER, ALL CLUB MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN THE HIKE.
This is a short 2.0 mile hike to The Balanced Rock, Golder Dam and Spillway just east of the Preserve.

Pretty but slightly challenging loop hike on the North 50 Year Trail with a stop at an iconic crested saguaro.

How to use hiking poles effectively

Peaceful hike along the Santa Cruz River from Tubac to Tumacacori

Fifty-Year Trail Loop via CDO Ridge Trail. Rating: D. Pace: Moderate [499, 07:30 AM, $3 +$10-2P, $7-3P,$5-4P ]. The hike begins at the Equestrian Center in Catalina State Park. After starting on the Fifty-Year Trail hikers will turn left onto the CDO Ridge trail and hike along a rugged, scenic ridge line trail for about 2 miles. At the junction with the Fifty-Year Trail we return to the Equestrian Center via the Fifty-Year Trail. Hike is 4 miles; trailhead elevation 2700 feet; net elevation change 386 feet; total ascent 446 feet. RTD 24 miles.

This is a hike selected for NEW MEMBERS of the SADDLEBROOKE HIKING CLUB.
HOWEVER, ALL CLUB MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN THE HIKE.
A new 2.5 mile hike to a large balanced rock just east of the Preserve

Pleasant stroll on several social trails in the Golder Ranch area.

Nice hike midway up Catalina Highway with interesting history at the Gordon Hirabayashi Campground.

Alamo Canyon Loop. Rating: D. Pace: Moderate [6, 07:30 AM, $3 + $10-2P, $7-3P,$5-4P]. The hike begins at the Romero Ruins Trailhead in Catalina State Park. This hike will be a loop around Alamo Canyon going up one side and returning down the other (clockwise or counter-clockwise). Other than one short area by the wash, the elevation change is generally gradual. The south-side trail traverses several rocky washes. 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. Hikers may stop by the Romero Ruins and take the informative loop trail from there. Hike 3.5 miles; trailhead elevation 2700 feet; net elevation change 360 feet; accumulated gain 429 feet; RTD 24 miles.

Pima Canyon

Hike into the Petroglyphs from the Catalina State Park North Gate. Medium/High clearance vehicle required. Guide: Terry McCarthy

Santa Rita Mountains