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2008 Grand Canyon Chapter Outings CalendarThe Sierra Club is a nationwide organization with an active local outings program for members and nonmembers alike. You're invited to explore the beauty of Arizona while making friends and possibly finding new life enriching interests. Attached is a list of upcoming outings. Find one that appeals to you and phone the leader for more information. For general club information or to receive a complimentary copy of the Arizona newsletter phone the Sierra Club at: (602) 253-8633. Enjoy and Explore ArizonaSierra Service OutingsMAY 3, JUN 7, JUL 5, and AUG 2 (SAT) Hopi trail work. Join us on Hopi land to help restore ancient trails and springs in preparation for the annual Hopi Water is Life Run. This is a rare and fantastic opportunity! All you need is a water bottle, snacks, and sunblock – we’ll provide the rest. Contact Stacey Hamburg at 928-774-6514 or stacey.hamburg@sierraclub.org for more info and to sign up. Flagstaff MAY 10 (SAT) Verde River cleanup. Celebrate National River Cleanup Day on the banks of the Verde River! There is plenty to do to make 80 acres of State Park and forest land more habitable to the plants and animals that call this area home. Lunch and water refills provided. For more information and to sign up, contact Tiffany Sprague at 602-253-9140 or tiffany.sprague@sierraclub.org. Camp Verde JUL 26–27 (SAT–SUN) Native plant nursery work party. Help Grand Canyon National Park collect, clean, and process native seeds. Our work locations may include the historic Village, Mather Point, or Desert View and collection sites in the ponderosa pine woodland and Great Basin conifer woodland. Food, tools, and campsite provided. Go to http://gcvolunteers.com for details and to sign up. Contact Stacey Hamburg at 928-774-6514 or stacey.hamburg@sierraclub.org to join the Sierra Club group. Grand Canyon Other OutingsMAY 3-4 (SAT-SUN) Holisitic Retreat Event normally held in October but was cancelled due to the San Diego Fires. Fund raiser for the Sierra Club San Diego Chapter's Foster Lodge. Enjoy getting to know some of our members from the Southern California chapters at one of the most beautiful of all club-owned facilities. This annual event is held in giant woodlands of the Laguna Mountains, about 70 miles east of San Diego. The weekend includes a short hike on the Pacific Crest Trail and lectures on holistic topics. Workshops include massage, acupuncture, yoga, cultivation/use of herbs, nutrition & health. Come for all or part of the weekend. Registration fees deadline Friday, 4/18. Contact Brian Crawford, KL7JDQ@amsat.org (preferred) or 480-882-8755. Phoenix MAY 3 (SAT) "C+" Bell Trail (6.8 mi. RT 2,000 EC) A well developed trail, we hike through splendid red rock county along Wet Beaver Creek. We detour at the Weir Trail to visit a USGS stream gaging station and a brief discussion on the hydrology of the region. Then return to the Bell Trail and enjoy a quick jaunt up the hill and enjoy our lunch at " The Crack". Located 17 mi. south of Flagstaff. Contact Frank Schaffner at 928-556-1564 for meeting and location. Flagstaff MAY 4 (SUN) “C” Papago Park Mountain Bike Ride Meet at Papago Park at the North end of the zoo parking lot at 7:30 a.m. Duration of event about two hours. Experience the trails from a different perspective. Discover why trail riding is such a fun and growing activity. This session will cover trail biking etiquette and how to become familiar and comfortable with your bike on trails. Our integration with nature will be emphasized. We will discover why trail riding has minimal impact on the environment compared to other trail users. Requirements: Mountain Bike in good working order and helmet. Contact Ron Harris 602-955-8927 or ronlh@qwest.net . Phoenix MAY 10-11 (SAT - SUN) "B-" Castle Creek Wilderness Backpack This will be a relatively easy backpack into the Bradshaw Mountains in Prescott National Forest. We will visit the scenic "Hell Hole" and see the historic Algonquin Mine. There is a grove of extremely large Alder Trees growing near the mine. This area was hard hit by bark beetles The leader will talk about bark beetles as well as the wilderness history of this area, and will also tell the story of how Mr. Bradshaw met his demise. Hiking distance is about 9 miles with an elevation change of 2,000 ft. There will be a fairly short car shuttle. For reservations meeting time and place, contact your leader, Jim Vaaler, at jimvaaler@msn.com or call Jim at 602-553-8208 Phoenix MAY 10 (SAT) "C" McDowell Mountain Road Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup Project East of the McDowell Mountains, our 5-mile stretch of scenic blue highway meanders in and out of McDowell Mountain Regional Park, between Fountain Hills and Rio Verde. Surrounded by Four Peaks, the Superstitions, the McDowells, and the Mazatzal Mountains, these beautiful Sonoran desert foothills provide a scenic site to provide this community service. We'll finish early enough to leave most of the day free. 3 mi. RT, 300 ft. EC. Call Michael Brady 602-534-1355. Phoenix MAY 14 (WED) “C” Bev’s Weekday Hike We’ll take the Bartlett Lake Trail hike starting at the parking lot and skirting the lakeshore. We will take a lunch break at the picnic area and walk back along the road. On the return, we will examine an area of Bartlett Lake Recreation Area that has been severly damaged by ORV use. Contact Bev for information: 480-595-2306 or bfull@cox.net Phoenix MAY 17 (SAT) "C"Upper Verde River Issues - Stillman Lake & Verde Springs (4 mi, 200' EC) The Verde River is one of the 10 most endangered rivers in the US. We will review several conservation issues on this educational hike: endangered species, pollution by sludge disposal, cement kiln, and water resources. We will hike down to Granite Creek on a trail, then downstream to the Verde River, then upstream along the shore of Stillman Lake. We should see lots of birds and hundreds of petroglyphs. Then we will hike down the Verde into the new Nature Conservancy property to view beaver dams and Verde Springs. Easy, pretty, and cool hike, lots of fun and info! Reservation required: contact Gary Beverly at 928-636-2638 or gbevpurch@cableone.net. Prescott MAY 17 (SAT) "B" Carr Peak (6 miles total, 1,830 elevation change) Hike with us to the summit of Carr Peak, the second highest point in the Huachuca Mountains at an elevation of 9,250. We will learn about forest regeneration as much of this area burned in 1977 and 1991. The hike will showcase considerable biological diversity as we will be passing through healthy communities of young aspens and wildflowers that have reclaimed the land. Contact Mitch Stevens at mitchstevens@qwest.net or 520-722-6860. Tucson MAY 17-21 (SAT-WED) Annual Green/Colorado River Float Trip Through Labyrinth and Stillwater Canyons. Drive to Moab on Friday, launch on Saturday morning to canoe/kayak and camp along the shores for 4 days. Return via jet boat up the Colorado River. There are some spaces still available. Moab Utah Wilderness activists will meet with us over dinner the day we arrive to talk about the need for giving the areas we will be visiting wilderness status in the Proposed RedrockWilderness Act. Cost is $340. Send a check for $170 to Ms Full, 6528 E. Brilliant Sky Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85266-7224 to hold a space and to get further information please contact Leader, Bev Full at 480-595-2306 or bfull@cox.net. MAY 23-26 (FRI-MON) "A-" Memorial Weekend at Havasupai, Grand Canyon TD: 20 Miles (Total, In and out), EC: 2430'. This outing is open families. If you haven't done this trip yet, come enjoy the most beautiful part of the Grand Canyon. Great swimming, native culture, cave exploration, day hikes, cool shade and R&R. This trip will be done at a moderate, comfortable pace. MUST depart Phoenix mid-day friday. We will camp on rim fri nite, hike down Sat morn, returning Monday. Please RSVP, subject to availability, by May 15th. Contact Brian Crawford (preferred) KL7JDQ@amsat.org or 480-882-8755. Phoenix MAY 24 (SAT) “B” Fossil Creek Through Water Hike TD 7 Miles/ - 1,700’ EC. Join us for this challenging and beautiful hike through Fossil Creek. First we’ll descend a trail 3 miles/ –1,200’ to the creek. Once at the creek we will travel downstream (no trail), 4 miles/ -500’, passing spectacular waterfalls and trekking through many travertine-lined pools of blue. This adventure requires strong, agile, hiking/rock-hopping abilities. Afterward, dinner and conversation in Strawberry. Contact Darrell Foster at AZ-Outdoorsman@cox.net (preferred) or 602-569-5549. Phoenix MAY 30-JUNE 2 (FRI-MON) Greer Weekend Lodge Based Hiking Trip Stay in comfortable cabins in the scenic White Mountain village of Greer. Hike on Saturday and Sunday in the Mount Baldy area. Meals will be prepared and served in our group kitchen. Trip cost is $160 which includes food and lodging. Our conservation focus will be information on the ongoing wolf reintroduction effort in this area. Contact leaders Louis Lantz and Bev Full at louis85331@msn.com, 480-488-4581. Phoenix MAY 31 (SAT) "C" Dry Lake Hills Day Hike (6 miles, +1300-400') Walk from Schultz Creek up to Schultz Pass on the Rocky Ridge Trail and the Brookbank Trail. This rocky path over rolling terrain leads through a forest of ponderosa pines interspersed with stunted Gambel Oaks and gnarled alligator junipers. There will be cool forests, a respectable climb up to a pass and a clearing in the Dry Lake Hills before we drop down on connector trails toward Schultz Pass north of Flagstaff. Contact Ted Tenny 480-396-3389 or email PotsdamDan@cox.net. Phoenix JUN 7 (SAT) “A” West Clear Creek (White Box / Hanging Garden) Water-Hike TD: 13 miles. AEC: 1,700 ft. Join us for a nontechnical canyoneering adventure through a spectacular, remote riparian canyon with large “slotted” pools and lush vegetation. Following a brisk 5-mile walk down a 4x4 road, and a scramble down the steep side of the canyon (no trail), we hit the cool waters of the creek and the illustrious “White Box.” Continuing downstream through several more pools until reaching the verdant Hanging Gardens, our turnaround point, where we will enjoy our lunch in this watery paradise. Expect scrambling, rock hopping, pushing through brush, and swimming. You must be a strong, agile hiker. Dinner afterward. Limit 15. Contact Darrell Foster at AZ-Outdoorsman@cox.net (preferred) or 602-569-5549. Phoenix JUN 7 (SAT) “C+" Heart Trail (7.6 mi. RT 1500 EC) We hike along the Sandy Seep Trail and up the east side of Mt. Elden to admire terrific geology, abundant wildlife, and a scenic vista of the Painted Desert. We'll enjoy our lunch just beyond the ridge in a refreshing fir and aspen forest. A great get away from the heat. Located 7 mi. east of Flagstaff. Contact Frank Schaffner at 928-556-1564 for meeting and location. Flagstaff JUN 7 (SAT) "B" Kendrick Peak Dayhike We will hike up the Bull Basin Trail and down the Kendrick Peak Trail. We will be able to see the changes wrought by the Kendrick Fire from a few years ago. Fire ecology is always interesting. While a fire can initially seem to be destructive from a hikers point of view, in the long term this is often not the case. The area is changed, but not destroyed by the fire. Hiking distance will be 12 miles with an elevation gain of 2,500 ft. For reservations, meeting time and place; contact your leader, Jim Vaaler, at jimvaaler@msn.com or call Jim at 602-553-8208. Phoenix JUN 7-8-9 (SAT-MON) Annual Black Canyon of the Colorado River Spring Canoe/Kayak Float Trip Drive to Boulder City on Saturday, canoe/kayak on Sunday and Monday camping along the river Sunday night. We will stop at several hot springs along the river and also be on the lookout for bighorn sheep. Cost of the trip is $150 which includes the canoe, shuttle, permits, and meals while on the river. You may mail a check to Ms Full, 6528 E. Brilliant Sky Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85266-7224. Please contact Bev Full for further information: 480-595-2306 or bfull@cox.net JUN 8 (SUN) Dreamy Draw Mountain Bike Ride Park at the parking lot at 7:15 a.m. technical skill: beginning to intermediate, stamina, above average. This will be a ride going east from the parking lot. The ride will be approximately 10 miles. There are a few interesting parts of the trail, however most of the ride is fairly easy, some parts are intermediate level. We will ride about two hours. Helmet is required, spare tube is recommended. Call Ron Harris at 602-955-8927 or email at ronlh@qwest.net. Phoenix JUN 18 (WED) “C” Bev’s Weekday Hike Dayhike in the Flagstaff Area Enjoy cool hiking in the Coconino National Forest. Carpool from Phoenix for a local hike followed by late lunch in a local restaurant. We will be accompanied by a staff person from our Flagstaff Office to give us an update on Grand Canyon issues. Contact Leader Bev Full at 480-595-2306 or bfull@cox.net Phoenix JUN 21 (SAT) “C” Summer Solistice Photography on Upper Verde River (4 mi, 0' EC) Photographers have a tough time with groups because we stop and fiddle a lot, so here's a special event for us. We'll hike along the Upper Verde River in the afternoon and evening, taking our time to document this beautiful river on this solistice afternoon, and stumble home in the dark. Afterwards, we'll select the best photos (a friendly competition) for use by the Sierra Club for Verde River conservation efforts. Also we'll learn about the conservation issues threatening this wonderful river. Reservation required: contact Gary Beverly at 928-636-2638 or gbevpurch@cableone.net. Prescott JUN 21 (SAT) "C" McDowell Mountain Road Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup Project East of the McDowell Mountains, our 5-mile stretch of scenic blue highway meanders in and out of McDowell Mountain Regional Park, between Fountain Hills and Rio Verde. Surrounded by Four Peaks, the Superstitions, the McDowells, and the Mazatzal Mountains, these beautiful Sonoran desert foothills provide a scenic site to provide this community service. We'll finish early enough to leave most of the day free. 3 mi. RT, 300 ft. EC. Call Michael Brady 602-534-1355. Phoenix JUL 5 (SAT) "C" Horse Lake Day Hike (9 1/2 miles, +-300') We’ll begin our one-way hike at Marshall Lake Trailhead southeast of Flagstaff. This easy Arizona Trail walk through the patchy forest on Anderson Mesa features plentiful wildlife and great views of the San Francisco Peaks. Finish at Horse Lake Trailhead. Contact Ted Tenny 480-396-3389 or email PotsdamDan@cox.net. Phoenix JUL 12 (SAT) "B" Fossil Springs Swim Hike (7.5 mi RT, 3,800 to 4,240 EC) Moderate pace. Grab your swimming suit, escape the summer heat to a popular hike on the Mogollon Rim. We will hike into beautiful swimming holes with lush grass, flower and tall trees. See 30 different species of trees and shrubs. Bring lunch. Hike lead by Donna Butler and Shelly Eberly. Contact Donna at donnatakeahike@yahoo.com Phoenix JUL 12 (SAT) “C” Upper Verde River Issues - Stillman Lake & Verde Springs (4 mi, 200' EC) The Verde River is one of the 10 most endangered rivers in the US. We will review several conservation issues on this educational hike: endangered species, pollution by sludge disposal, cement kiln, and water resources. We will hike down to Granite Creek on a trail, then downstream to the Verde River, then upstream along the shore of Stillman Lake. We should see lots of birds and hundreds of petroglyphs. Then we will hike down the Verde into the new Nature Conservancy property to view beaver dams and Verde Springs. Easy, pretty, and cool hike, lots of fun and info! Reservation required: contact Gary Beverly at 928-636-2638 or gbevpurch@cableone.net. Prescott National Sierra OutingsAmerica's public lands and wilderness need your support, and hands-on teamwork is a great way to give something back. For more information about Sierra Club's National Outings, please visit http://whistler.sierraclub.org/TripSearch. LegalismsOutings are rated for degree of difficulty and risk by the leader. As a guideline, outings are classified as follows: "A" More than 16 miles or more than 3,000 feet elevation change. "B" 8 to 16 miles and between 1,500- 3,000 feet elevation change "C" 3 to 8 miles, 500 to 1,500 feet. "D" Less than 3 miles and 500 feet. RT means round trip; OW means one way; EC means total elevation change; Name of city after the date means city of origin of the group hiking.
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