All organized hikes start from the parking lot east of Palm Park (north of the mailboxes) on Friday Mornings. Meet, sign up and organize carpools, and leave at 8:00 am.
Please wear proper hiking shoes, a hat, lunch and bring plenty of water. When carpooling with other drivers it is suggested to give $10.00 to the driver. There is a $10.00 annual membership fee to help pay for emergency spot equipment.
Directions:
Short Hike: Take I-10 north to exit 155 and go left on Baseline Road. Go to Central Avenue and turn left and follow to the gate at the entrance to the park. There are restrooms just past the gate on the right about 300 yards. Proceed on the paved road to Summit Road to Buena Vista Lookout. 51 miles. D, 4.2
Long Hikes: Take I-10 north to exit 157 and turn left on Elliot Road. Drive to 48th Street, turn right. Follow 48th street as it bears right and becomes Guadalupe Road. Immediately, in the turn, turn left on S. 48th St, then left again on E Pima Canyon Rd. The entrance and guardhouse is just past this point on the left. Follow the road to the trailhead. Toilets at the trailhead. It is about 42 miles from the Park. B-, 7 or 8 mi.
All Trails - Hidden Valley (Fat Man's Pass), Mormon Trail and National Trail
Google Map Directions to East Pima Canyon Trailhead Long Hike
Google Maps to Buena Vista Lookout Short Hike
Next hikes:
Feb. 22, 2019 – Hugh Norris / Kings Canyon Mar. 1, 2019 – Freemont Saddle / Geronimo’s Caves Mar. 8, 2019 – Sunset Vista Trail, Picacho State Park Mar. 15, 2019 –Sedona Weekend Mar.22, 2019 – Wrap Up Barbecue At Sports Pavilion 12;00 PM – 3:00 PM
Skip’s cell: 503-580-3828 Barry’s Cell: 207-205-4298
