Meet
at 0700 in Cottonwood Safeway Parking lot, outer perimeter, across
from OfficeMax for all hikes except
for May 2 which is 0600.
May
2-3: Campout near Upper Sycamore Canyon
– (Overnight
Campout)
May
2: Kelsey and LO Trails to Geronimo Spring in Sycamore Canyon
– (Camp
overnight)
Distance:
6.4 miles (round trip)
Description:
max.
elev. 6637 ft; ascent 2 ft.; descent 1423*
ft.
On
May 2:
Drive through Sedona on Hwy 89A, turn onto FR 535 above the
switchbacks, drive for 15 miles on FR 535, 536, 538 and 538E to
Casner Tank. Hike on FR 538E to Dorsey Trailhead, hike down Dorsey
to the intersection with LO Trail and follow LO to Geronimo Spring.
Return the same way and camp at our vehicles (or drive to Taylor
Cabin Trailhead) for the night.
Meet:
0600
in Cottonwood Safeway Parking Lot, outer perimeter, across from
OfficeMax.
Information:
Call
Ellis at 928-649-9595 or Lila at 928-634-4504
*Descent
figures calculated for a hike down the trail; return climb will be at
least as great.
May
3: Taylor Cabin Trail
– (Return
home)
Distance:
9.4 miles (round trip)
Description:
max.
elev. 6309 ft; ascent 365 ft.; descent 2241*
ft.
Break
camp and Drive from Casner Tank area to Taylor Cabin Trailhead using
FR 538 and 538B (7.5 miles, may need 4-wheel drive). Park and hike
down to Taylor Cabin and return the same way. Drive home.
*Descent
figures calculated for a hike down the trail; return climb will be at
least as great.
May
09: Ash
Creek Below Mingus Springs
Distance:
5.0 miles (round trip)
Difficulty:
max. elev. 6772; ascent 583 ft; descent 277 ft (measured one way).
Description:
Drive to the entrance to Mingus Springs Outdoor Learning Center and
park. Hike around the perimeter fence of the private property and
connect with Ash Creek below. Follow closely along the stream for
about a mile and return.
Meet:
0700
in Cottonwood Safeway Parking Lot, outer perimeter, across from
OfficeMax.
Information:
Call
Lila Wright at 928-634-4504
May
16: Milk Ranch Point
Distance:
8.1 miles (round trip)
Difficulty:
max. elev. 7385; ascent 1096 ft; descent 851 ft.
Description:
Take Hwy 260 to Hwy 87 and turn right onto FR 300 (Rim Road). After
200 yards continue straight on FR 218A for 1.3 miles, turn right onto
FR 218 (Milk Ranch Point Road) and follow it for 2 miles to park at a
lake.
Meet:
0700
in Cottonwood Safeway Parking Lot, outer perimeter, across from
OfficeMax.
Information:
Call
Lila Wright at 928-634-4504
May
23: Trails 548-547 and FR 338 Loop
Distance:
3.2 miles
Difficulty:
max elev. 6765; ascent 585 feet
Description:
Drive through Jerome on Hwy 89A, park in Mescal Gulch and hike on
Forest Road 338, Trail 547 and Trail 548 to form a loop.
Meet:
0700
in
Cottonwood Safeway Parking Lot, outer perimeter, across from
OfficeMax.
Information:
Call
David Nelson at 928-639-0705
May
30: Fred Haught Trail
Distance:
8.6 miles (round trip)
Difficulty:
Maximum
elev: 7261 feet, Total Ascent: 520 feet.
Description:
Drive
to General Springs on Forest Road 300 (Rim Road) and park. Hhike
north on Fred Haught Trail to Fred Haught Cabin and return.
Meet:
0700
in Cottonwood Safeway Parking Lot, outer perimeter, across from
OfficeMax.
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