Skyliner Hike Schedule

Trekabout Walks

Thursday, January 6, 2000

May 2015 Skyliner Hikes


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.
Information: Call Lila Wright at 928-634-4504



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