TREKABOUT WALKING CLUB-June 2017

Walks are graded on a 1-4 scale (with 4 being the most difficult)

Meet Every Tuesday - hikes starting at 7:00am at trail head (subject to change)

HIKING SHOES RECOMMENDED/CARRY WATER/DOGS MUST BE ON LEASH

To join TrekAbout Walking Club, please email at jen.mabery@yavapai.us

Or call: 928-634-6877/928-301-6143

Get up and get moving! And it’s free 

Tuesday June 6th

“Baldwin Trail” –

Another great loop hike about 3 miles long, this hike provides wonderful views of Cathedral Rock. It will take us down towards red rock crossing to enjoy some sounds of the creek.

Level 2.5

Directions: From Cottonwood: Go through Cornville to beaver head flat road to village of Oak creek. Then turn left at the Verde Valley School Rd round about. Follow all the way out till road turns to dirt, then about a mile in look for trail head lot on the left.

Tuesday June 13^th

“Cliff Rose Trail” – Such a perfect get off the couch and come walk with us hike! A nice scenic 1.5 mile loop boasting great views of Sedona rocks and Mingus Mountain. Come take a stroll with us.

Level 1.5

Directions: From Cottonwood, Head towards Sedona on 89A at the Cornville Rd light take a left on the Mingus extension. About .2 tenths of a mile on the right hand side is the entrance to the trail head.

Tuesday June 20 th

“Chimney Rock Loop” – This is a sweet little 1.6ish mile loop trail. Great views and right under the might Thunder Mountain., with fairly easy terrain with a couple of small climbs to get you breathing.

Level 2

Directions: From Cottonwood-Head to Sedona via 89A. Turn left on Dry Creek Road. Then turn right on to Thunder Mountain Road. Then about .2 turn left at the Thunder Mountain Trail Head Parking Area. Red Rock Pass Needed.

Tuesday June 27^th

“Fay Canyon” – An easy walking 2 mile out and back canyon hike. This is a beautiful high walled canyon that also boasts a natural archway. (2-2.5 hours) Note: you will need a red rock pass.

Level 2

Directions: Coming into Sedona from Cottonwood, take a left at the Dry Creek Road light. Follow road out, at the first “T” take a left, and then at the second “T” take another left. In about 2-3 tenths of a mile you will see a nice paved parking lot on the left side of the road (trail head is on the right).

December 2017 Skyliner Hike Schedule

December 2: Casner Mountain Trail

Distance: 5.8 miles; Elev. Gain – Trailhead: 4837, Gain: 2130 feet

Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous

Description: Hike from FR 525C to the top of Casner Mountain and return. Some may go only halfway and return, making it a shorter hike. We will plan to have transportation for those people.

Meet: 0800 in Cottonwood Safeway Parking Lot, outer perimeter, across from OfficeMax.

Information: Call Dave Beach at 928-593-9466

December 9: Long Canyon Indian Ruins

Distance: 5.7 miles

Difficulty: Trailhead elev: 4550 feet; total ascent: 812 feet, but with additional ups and downs.

Description: On Long Canyon Trail. Steep climb to Indian ruins.

Meet: 0800 in Cottonwood Safeway Parking Lot, outer perimeter, across from OfficeMax.

Information: Call Dave Beach at 928-593-9466

December 16: Grief Hill Trail

Distance: 8 miles round trip (estimated)

Difficulty: Elevation gain 1800 feet in about 4 miles).

Description: We plan to do a preliminary scouting hike on this trail beforehand.

Meet: 0800 in Cottonwood Safeway Parking Lot, outer perimeter, across from OfficeMax.

Information: Call Dave Beach at 928-593-9466

December 23: Sacred Mountain

Distance: 2 miles

Difficulty: Elevation gain: 300 feet

Description: Climb Sacred Mountain and look at ruins and then back.

Meet: 0800 in Cottonwood Safeway Parking Lot, outer perimeter, across from OfficeMax.

Information: Call Dave Beach at 928-593-9466

December 30: Blue Grade

Distance: about 4 miles

Difficulty: easy/moderate

Description: Turn off I 17 on FR 618. Turn left on FR 689 and park. We will walk up FR 689 which is the old Blue Grade to the point it intersects with Red Tank Draw. A steep descent to look at petroglyphs. If it is easily accessible we will walk down Red Tank Draw to make a loop. We may be able to see some petroglyphs along the way.

Meet: 0800 in Cottonwood Safeway Parking Lot, outer perimeter, across from OfficeMax.

Information: Call Dave Beach at 928-593-9466

TREKABOUT WALKING CLUB-May 2017

Walks are graded on a 1-4 scale (with 4 being the most difficult)

Meet Every Tuesday - hikes starting at 8:00am at trail head (subject to change)

HIKING SHOES RECOMMENDED/CARRY WATER/DOGS MUST BE ON LEASH

To join TrekAbout Walking Club, please email at jen.mabery@yavapai.us

Or call: 928-634-6877/928-301-6143

Get up and get moving! And it’s free 

Tuesday May 2^nd (NO HIKE LEADERS DUE TO EVENT, BUT PLEASE MEET EACH OTHER )

“Cliffrose Trail” – 1.5 mile loop trail. Great way to start the day and get the blood flowing! We can do 1 or 2 laps.

Level 1.5

Directions: From Cottonwood head towards Sedona. At the Cornville road light turn left onto Mingus extension and about .2 down park on right side in the cliffrose trail head area.

Tuesday May 9^th

“Robbers Roost” – On The side of a redrock butte is a cave with an amazing window rounded out by wind and time! Reputed to have been used by rustlers, robbers, and bootleggers! This is not a very long hike, maybe close to 2.5-3.0 miles but the reward is sweet.

Level 2.5

Directions: Folks this is a longer drive (17.5 miles) time to our location. So how about a car pool meet up area?

If you are coming from the cottonwood area: Head towards Sedona and then turn left on Bill Grey Road. We can meet at the church parking lot (I’ll have two cars we can fill). Drive Bill Grey road (which is also FR 761) all the way out (12.7 miles) till it connects with FR 525C, Then turn left onto 525C. Follow FR 525C for just about 3-3.7 miles turn right onto FR 9530(drive only a few yards and park off the road. If car pooling with us let’s leave church by 7:15AM. Plan on the drive being 35minutes from church

If coming from Sedona and don’t want to drive extra to meet up spot:

Head on 89A towards Cottonwood, then shortly after the waste treatment center turn right onto FR 525, follow for about 12.2 miles, then turn left onto FR 525C, follow out about 6.6 miles to FR 9530 and turn right. Drive up just a few yards and park off the road. Plan on a good 30-35 minutes from 525 to trail parking.

Tuesday May 16th

“Baldwin Trail” –

Another great loop hike about 3 miles long, this hike provides wonderful views of Cathedral Rock. It will take us down towards red rock crossing to enjoy some sounds of the creek.

Level 2.5

Directions: From Cottonwood: Go through Cornville to beaver head flat road to village of Oak creek. Then turn left at the Verde Valley School Rd round about. Follow all the way out till road turns to dirt, then about a mile in look for trail head lot on the left.

Tuesday may 23rd

“Sugar Loaf Loop (plus summit?) – Approximately 3.0 miles. This is such a pretty loop that goes around Sugar loaf hill. It has great views of Coffee Pot Rock and Soldier Pass canyon area! And if we are feeling spunky, let’s make it to the sugar loaf summit! This really is an easy walking trip with great views.

Level 2.5

Directions: From Cottonwood, get into Sedona and turn left on Coffee Pot Dr. Then a left on Sanborn Dr. Continue about .1 of a mile and turn right on little elf Dr. That Rd will naturally veer right on Buena Vista, you will see trail head parking lot on the left. NOTE: Red rock pass.

Tuesday May 30th

“Red Tank Draw” – YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS!!-Archeology time my friends! Red tank draw is home to some amazing Southern Sinagua Petroglyphs. NOTE: There is a short/steep section of the trail that we will all take our time on and help those that need it. Slow and steady on that part and believe me it’s worth it! We will take our time looking at all the petroglyphs, then we can walk up the boulder/rocky wash and see even more that are hidden away! 2^ND NOTE: Bring walking stick(s) if you need it for extra balance in the wash.

Level 2.5

Directions: From Cottonwood, head to Cornville all the way to Beaver Head Flat Rd and turn left. At the end of Beaverhead Flat Rd turn Right onto HWY 179. Follow all the way out to I17 and continue under I17 to the stop sign and turn left onto dirt rd. Travel 1.2 miles to the fork and take fork to the right (there is a small red &white sign at fork). Then you will see where to park, the Rd widens up nice so you can park off to the side.

NOVEMBER 2017 SKYLINER SCHEDULE

Nov 1, Wednesday: Social Trail off Dogie Trail

Distance: 2 miles

Difficulty: easy

Description: trailhead is 11 miles of dirt road at end of FR 525C, off 89A

Meet: 0800 in Cottonwood Office Max Parking lot, outer perimeter

Information: Call Lila Wright 928-300-8901

November 4, Saturday: Grand Canyon-South Kaibab/Tonto/Bright Angel

Distance: 14 mile loop

Difficulty: Difficult, 3500' elevation change twice (once down, once up).

Description: We will catch a bus to the South Kaibab trailhead and leave the trailhead at about 6:30am, descend to the Tonto trail (about 5 miles), go west on Tonto about 4 miles to Indian Gardens and hike up the Bright Angel trail (about 5 miles). You will need to stay somewhere in Tusayan or in Grand Canyon National Park or leave the Cottonwood area about 4am in order to get there in time. For additional information please contact Dave Beach at 928-593-9466. I would like to know ahead of time who is going.

Nov 8, Wednesday: Backbone Trail

Distance: 3 miles

Difficulty: easy inclines

Description: trailhead is on Zalesky Rd.

Meet: 0800 in Cottonwood Office Max Parking lot, outer perimeter

Information: Call Lila Wright 928-300-8901

November 11, Saturday: Rosies Volcano

Distance: Distance: 4 miles

Difficulty: Elevation gain: 500 feet; one steep climb

Description: The trail starts at the 55+ community next to Sedona Pines. From the trial head climb to the top of Rosies Volcano and then back down to a saddle and across to a group of red rock spires and then return to the trailhead. One steep section approx 400' climb.

Meet: 0800 at Office Max parking lot, outer perimeter.

Information: Call Dave Beach at 928-593-9466

Nov. 15, Wednesday: Sketch trail

Distance: 2 miles

Difficulty: easy incline

Description: trailhead is off Red Rock Loop Rd.

Meet: 0800 in Cottonwood Office Max Parking lot, outer perimeter

Information: Call Lila Wright 928-300-8901

November 18, Saturday: Huckaby

Distance: 5.8 miles (if we cross Oak Creek)/4.6 miles (if we don't cross Oak Creek)

Difficulty: Ascent: 651 ft.; Descent: 567 ft.; Highest elev.: 4541 ft.

Description: Park at Huckaby Trailhead off Schnebly Hill Road, hike across Bear Wallow Canyon, along the slope of Mitten Ridge and follow Oak Creek (possibly crossing it) to Midgley Bridge

Meet: 0800 at Office Max Parking Lot, outer perimeter.

Information: Call Dave Beach at 928-593-9466

Nov 22, Wednesday: Dry Beaver Creek

Distance: 2 miles

Difficulty: easy

Description: trailhead is off Cornville Rd.

Meet: 0800 in Cottonwood Office Max Parking lot, outer perimeter

Information: Call Lila Wright 928-300-8901

November 25, Saturday: Sycamore Canyon to Parson Springs

Distance: 7.3 miles round trip

Difficulty: Easy/Moderate

Description: Take Main St through Old Town Cottonwood turning right on Tuzigoot Rd, cross the Verde River and turn left on N. Sycamore Canyon Rd. Travel 10.3 miles to the trailhead. We will hike to Parson Springs and return same route. Six water crossings each way.

Meet: 0800 at Office Max parking lot, outer perimeter.

Information: Call Dave Beach at 928-593-9466.

Nov 29, Wednesday: Cactus Canyon Rd.

Distance: 3 miles

Difficulty: easy inclines

Description: trailhead is off Cornville Rd.

Meet: 0800 in Cottonwood Office Max Parking lot, outer perimeter

Information: Call Lila Wright 928-300-8901

No Trekabout Walk Schedule Available

For those of you who may have checked here for Trekabout Walks.

I have not received a Trekabout schedule since August. I have no information as to whether the walks have been discontinued.

The contact for the walks was given as jen.mabery@yavapai.us. If you are interested you could try that email address.

September 2017 Skyliner Hike Schedule

NOTE: Meet at 0700 in Cottonwood Office Max parking lot, outer perimeter, for all Saturday hikes.

Sept 9, Saturday Hike: Bismarck Lake-Walker Lake

Distance: 5.6

Difficulty: Moderate

Description: Hike from Bismark Lake trailhead to Arizona Trail, loop back to trailhead. Drive to Walker Lake trailhead, hike to lake and back on same trail. (0.6 mi RT)

Meet: Meet at 0700 in the Cottonwood Office Max parking lot, outer perimeter

Information: Call Dave Beach at 928-593-9466

Sept 16, Saturday Hike, Abineau/Waterline/Bearjaw loop

Distance: 6.8 miles

Difficulty: Moderate/difficult with some steep inclines.

Description: Drive up Oak Creek Canyon taking the I-17 exit at the airport, continue into Flagstaff on Milton. Turn left onto Humphrey St (US Hwy 180) and continue for 19.4 mi (pass the Snow Bowl turnoff) and turn right on FR 151 just past mile marker 235. After 1.6 miles turn slightly left at the junction with FR418 and travel 3.1 miles to FR 9123J, turn right and travel .6 miles to the trail head parking lot. Hike up Abineau trail to where it intersects with Waterline road and then down Waterline to the intersection with Bearjaw. Take Bearjaw back to the trail head.

Meet: Meet at 0700 in Cottonwood Office Max parking lot, outer perimeter

Information: Call Dave Beach at 928-593-9466

May 23, Saturday Hike, Flagstaff Area-Arizona Trail-Snowbowl

Distance: 6.6 miles

Difficulty: Easy

Description: Drive through Flagstaff on Hwy 180 turning right on Snowbowl road and drive for 5.25 miles. Park on left in parking lot. Hike on old FR road toward Alta Fria tank. Hike 3.3 miles and return on same trail.

Meet: Meet at 0700 in Cottonwood Office Max parking lot, outer perimeter

Information: Call Dave Beach at 928-593-9466

Sept 30, Saturday Hike, Inner Basin to Waterline to Bearjaw

Distance: 9.6 miles

Difficulty: Moderate

Description: Drive to Lockett Meadow, from the Lockett Meadow trailhead to Waterline and take Waterline to Bearjaw. Return on same trail.

Meet: Meet at 0700 in Cottonwood Office Max parking lot, outer perimeter

Information: Call Dave Beach at 928-593-9466

May 2017 Skyliner Hike Schedule

NOTE: Meet at 0700 in Cottonwood Office Max parking lot, outer perimeter, for all Saturday hikes and 0800 same place for all Wednesday walks.

 May 3, Wednesday Walk: east end of Jail Trail

Distance: 2 miles

Difficulty: easy

Description: beginning at Riverfront Park and walk northwest

Meet: 0800 in Cottonwood Office Max parking lot, outer perimeter

Information: Call Lila Wright  928-634-4504

May 6, Saturday Hike: Fred Haught Cabin

Distance: 6.6 miles

Difficulty: no steep inclines

Description: Hike on FR300 to Spring then trailhead to Fred Haught Cabin

Meet: 0700 in Cottonwood Office Max parking lot, outer perimeter

Information: Call Jim Manning at 219-508-4158

 May 10, Wednesday Walk:  Jail Trail northwest from Old Town

Distance: 2 1/2 miles

Difficulty: easy

Description: beginning at Old Town and walk northwest

Meet: 0800 Cottonwood Office Max parking lot, outer perimeter

Information: Call Lila Wright  928-634-4504 

May 13, Saturday Hike, North Mingus Tadpole Loop

Distance: 8.3 miles

Difficulty: Moderate, elevation gain of 2192'

Description: Park at Iron King Mine, take Trail 106 to Trail 106/105 connector, take the connector to Trail 105, take Trail 105 to the top of Mingus, hike past the Glider Port and return on Trail 106.

Meet: 0700 in Cottonwood Office Max parking lot, outer perimeter

Information: Call Dave Beach at 928-593-9466

May 17, Wednesday Walk:  Tavasci Marsh

Distance: 3 miles

Difficulty: easy

Description: Tuzigoot to Tavasci Marsh

Meet: 0800 in Cottonwood Office Max parking lot, outer perimeter

Information: Call Lila Wright  928-634-4504 

May 20, Saturday Hike, Abineau/Waterline/Bearjaw loop

Distance: 6.8 miles

Difficulty: Moderate with some steep inclines.

Description: Drive up Oak Creek Canyon taking the I-17 exit at the airport, continue into Flagstaff on Milton. Turn left onto Humphrey St (US Hwy 180) and continue for 19.4 mi (pass the Snow Bowl turnoff) and turn right on FR 151 just past mile marker 235. After 1.6 miles turn slightly left at the junction with FR418 and travel 3.1 miles to FR 9123J, turn right and travel .6 miles to the trail head parking lot. Hike up Abineau trail to where it intersects with Waterline road and then down Waterline to the intersection with Bearjaw. Take Bearjaw back to the trail head.

Meet: 0700 in Cottonwood Office Max parking lot, outer perimeter

Information: Call Dave Beach at 928-593-9466

May 24, Wednesday Walk:  Upper Mescal Gulch

Distance: 2 1/2 miles

Difficulty: easy

Description: off 89A at upper end of Mescal

Meet: 0800 in Cottonwood Office Max parking lot, outer perimeter

Information: Call Lila Wright  928-634-4504 

May 27, Saturday Hike, Mt. Kendrick

Distance: 9 miles

Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult, elevation gain 2657'

Description: Drive up Oak Creek Canyon taking the I-17 exit at the airport, continue into Flagstaff on Milton. Turn left onto Humphrey St (US Hwy 180) for 17.2 miles and turn left onto FR 193, drive 3.3 miles and turn right onto FR 171, drive 2 miles and turn right on FR 190 and drive to the Mt. Kendrick trailhead. Hike to the lookout tower at the top of the mountain and return the same trail.

Meet: 0700 in Cottonwood Office Max parking lot, outer perimeter

Information: Call Dave Beach at 928-593-9466

 

May 31, Wednesday Walk:  Mingus trail 105

Distance: 2 1/2 miles

Difficulty: easy

Description: from glider port walk north along rim 

Meet: 0800 in Cottonwood Office Max parking lot, outer perimeter

Information: Call Lila Wright  928-634-4504 

OCTOBER 2017 SKYLINERS SCHEDULE

Note: All Wednesday hikes meet at 0800 and all Sat hikes meet at 0700 in Oct.

Oct. 4: Fay Canyon – Wednesday Walk

Distance: 2 miles

Difficulty: easy

Description: trailhead is off FR 152C, west of Sedona

Meet: 0800 in Cottonwood Office Max Parking lot, outer perimeter

Information: Call Lila Wright 928-300-8901

October 7: Willow Springs Loop

Distance: 5.6 miles

Difficulty: Essentially level, elevation 6600 feet

Description: Hike from Willow Springs Road near Blowout Tank to Thomas Point Trailhead at the rim of Oak Creek Canyon, mostly through forest and along old roads.

Meet: 0700 at Cottonwood Safeway parking lot, outer perimeter, across from Office Max

Information: Call Dave Beach at 928-593-9466

Oct. 11: FR 106D, Woodchute Mt – Wednesday Walk

Distance: 2 miles

Difficulty: easy

Description: trailhead is at the end of FR106 on Woodchute Mt.

Meet: 0800 in Cottonwood Office Max Parking lot, outer perimeter

Information: Call Lila Wright 928-300-8901

October 14: Fisher Point via Sandys Canyon

Distance: 7.0 miles

Difficulty: 732 elevation change (6203 to 7034)

Description: From Sandys Canyon Trailhead off St Marys Road, descend into Sandys Canyon and join the Arizona Trail to skunk Canyon at Fisher Point.  Travel up Walnut Canyon for a short distance then return and climb to Fisher Point Vista.

Meet: 0700 at Cottonwood Safeway parking lot, outer perimeter, across from Office Max

Information: Call Dave Beach at 928-593-9466

Oct. 18: Wilson Canyon – Wednesday Walk

Distance: 2.5 miles

Difficulty: easy

Description: trailhead is at Midgley Bridge, Sedona

Meet: 0800 in Cottonwood Office Max Parking lot, outer perimeter

Information: Call Lila Wright 928-300-8901

October 21: Cowpies-Casner-Munds Wagon Trail Loop

Distance: 8.0 miles

Difficulty: 1503 Elevation change (4487 to 5990).  The trail is described as precarious in places.

Description: Start at the Cowpies Trailhead in Schnebly Hill Road, take Cowpies Trail to Mitten Ridge Gap, cross through the gap and take a trail (Damfino?) to the right.  Follow that trail to the bottom of Casner Canyon and connect with Casner Canyon Trail to climb to the rim and connect with Munds Wagon Trail for the trip back.

Meet: 0700 at Cottonwood Safeway parking lot, outer perimeter, across from Office Max

Information: Call Dave Beach at 928-593-9466

Oct. 25: Sedona Airport upper trail – Wednesday Walk

Distance: 2 miles

Difficulty: easy

Description: trailhead is just below the parking lot on mesa top

Meet: 0800 in Cottonwood Office Max Parking lot, outer perimeter

Information: Call Lila Wright 928-300-8901

Oct 28: Bear Mountain

Distance: 5.5 miles

Difficulty: Elevation gain: 1800 feet; some near vertical climbs

Description: About 0.25 miles from the parking lot, the trail starts a 450-foot switchback that is steep and rocky in places.  Then, after crossing a narrow plateau, it starts a steep 500-foot climb in a narrow side canyon, a trip across a broad plateau, a 400-foot climb to a false summit and, finally, a more moderate climb to the actual summit.

Meet: 0700 at Cottonwood Safeway parking lot, outer perimeter, across from Office Max

Information: Call Dave Beach at 928-593-9466

April 2017 Skyliner Hike Schedule

NOTE: Meet at 0700 in Cottonwood Office Max parking lot, outer perimeter, for all Saturday hikes

April 1, Saturday Hike: Turkey Creek to House Mountain

Distance: 8.5 miles

Difficulty: elevation gain 800 feet, moderate to difficult

Description: Drive South on Cornville Rd, turn onto Beaver Head Flats then on Hwy 179 to VOC, turn onto Verde Valley School Rd for 4 miles, left on dirt road for .6 miles to trailhead.

Meet: 0700 in Cottonwood Office Max Parking Lot., outer perimeter

Information: Call Dave Beach 928-593-9466

April 5, Wednesday Walk: Woods Canyon trail

Distance: 2 miles estimated

Difficulty: easy

Description: begins at Red Rock Ranger Station (looking for wildflowers)

Meet: 0800 in Cottonwood Office Max Parking Lot, outer perimeter.

Information: Call Lila Wright 928-634-4504

April 8, Saturday Hike: Boynton Canyon to Mushroom.

Distance: 6.4 miles.

Difficulty: elevation change 960 feet (800 of that in 1.3 mile climb-Difficult

Description: Drive to Sedona and take Dry Creek Rd to Enchantment Resort, park at lot on right ¼ mile before the resort entrance.

Meet: 0700 in Cottonwood Office Max Parking Lot.

Information: Call Dave Beach 928-593-9466

April 12, Wednesday Walk: Bell Trail

Distance: 2 miles estimated

Difficulty: easy

Description: Wet Beaver Creek area (looking for wildflowers)

Meet: 0800 in Cottonwood Office Max Parking Lot., outer perimeter

Information: Call Lila Wright 928-634-4504

April 15, Saturday—NO HIKE SCHEDULED

April 19, Wednesday Walk: Jim Thompson trail

Distance: 2 miles estimated

Difficulty: easy Description: Sedona area, (looking for wildflower)

Meet: 0800 in Cottonwood Office Max Parking Lot., outer perimeter

Information: Call Lila Wright 928-634-4504

April 22, Saturday Hike: Mitten Ridge Loop

Distance: 6 to 7 miles

Difficulty: Moderately difficult 400’ elevation change

Description: Hike up Bear Wallow Canyon, out Mitten Ridge and loop on around to the west and back down Bear Wallow Canyon.

Meet: 0700 in Cottonwood Office Max Parking Lot, outer perimeter

Information: Call Dave Beach 928-593-9466.

April 26, Wednesday Walk: Old Mail trail

Distance: 2 miles estimated

Difficulty: easy

Description; off Hwy 260, near Yavapai/Coconino county line

(looking for wildflowers)

Meet: 0800 in Cottonwood Office Max Parking Lot, outer perimeter

Information: Call Lila Wright 928-634-4504

April 29, Saturday Hike: Carroll Canyon/Sketch Trail

Distance: 5 miles

Difficulty: Loop hike, ups equal to downs, moderate

Description: This will be a loop hike on various parts of a series of trails in the general vicinity of Carroll Canyon in Sedona. Part of the hike will be on the recently built Sketch Trail.

Meet: 0700 in Cottonwood Office Max Parking Lot, outer perimeter

Information: Call Jim Manning 219-508-4158

Skyliner Hikes for March 2017

March 1, Wednesday Walk: FR 9816 northeast

Distance: 2 miles estimated

Difficulty: no sharp inclines

Description: Trailhead is MP 2.1 on Cornville Rd.

Meet: 0900 in Cottonwood Office Max Parking Lot, outer perimeter.

Information: Call Lila Wright 928-634-4504

March 4, Saturday Hike: Conger and Monarch Mines

Distance: 4.3 miles

Difficulty: elevation gain 1,000 feet

Description: Drive South on 260, West on FR 361 to trailhead 4.2 miles

Meet: 0800 in Cottonwood Office Max Parking Lot., outer perimeter

Information: Call Dave Beach 928-593-9466

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March 8, Wednesday Walk: FR 9816 west

Distance: 2 miles estimated

Difficulty: no sharp inclines

Description: trailhead is Oak Creek Valley Rd.

Meet: 0900 in Cottonwood Office Max Parking Lot., outer perimeter

Information: Call Lila Wright 928-634-4504

March 11, Saturday Hike: Sugarloaf and Black Mt.

Distance: 6.75 miles.

Difficulty: elevation change 900 feet

Description: Drive Northeast on 89A to FR 761 (Bill Gray Rd). Continue 10 miles to FR761A to FR9525 about .3 mile

Meet: 0800 in Cottonwood Office Max Parking Lot.

Information: Call Dave Beach 928-593-9466

March 15, Wednesday Walk: Limekiln trail western end

Distance: 2 miles estimated

Difficulty: no sharp inclines

Description: Trailhead on Bill Gray Rd.

Meet: 0900 in Cottonwood Office Max Parking Lot.

Information: Call Lila Wright 928-634-4504

March 18, Saturday Hike: Soldiers Pass/Brins Mesa/Cibola Pass

Distance: approximately 6 miles miles.

Difficulty: Moderately difficult, elevation gain 1000’

Description: In West Sedona,  turn onto Soldiers Pass Road and then park at the lot off Shadow Canyons Dr.

Meet: 0800 in Cottonwood Office Max Parking Lot.

Information: Call Dave Beach 928-593-9466

March 22, Wednesday Walk: Limekiln trail mid point

Distance: 2 miles estimated

Difficulty: no sharp inclines

Description; Trailhead is off 89A

Meet: 0900 in Cottonwood Office Max Parking Lot, outer perimeter

Information: Call Lila Wright 928-634-4504

March 25, Saturday Hike: Quail Springs/Chuckawalla

Distance: 6.4 miles

Difficulty: Easy, elevation gain 200’

Description: Drive up FR 492 (Extension of Mingus Ave) for 2 miles

beyond the Humane Society and turn left onto a rough dirt road to park.

Meet: 0800 in Cottonwood Office Max Parking Lot, outer perimeter

Information: Call Dave Beach 928-593-9466.

March 29, Wednesday Walk: Airport Mesa trail

Distance: 2 miles estimated

Difficulty: no sharp inclines

Description; Trailhead is off Airport Rd, Sedona

Meet: 0900 in Cottonwood Office Max Parking Lot, outer perimeter

Information: Call Lila Wright 928-634-4504