End of the Year Picnic - March 27, 2021

  

75 + miles 

50+ miles 

Phoneline Trail - Sabino Canyon - March 26, 2021

Jerry's Pictures on Phoneline Trail

Mary Anne's Pictures

Phoneline Trail in the Sabino Canyon. I would like to meet at the mailboxes around 7:00 a.m. and leave at 7:15 a.m. so we can take the 9 o'clock shuttle as they only leave on the hour! The driving distance is about 70 miles and took approximately an hour and fifteen minutes. Parking is free if you have an America the Beautiful Nat'l. Park Pass and put on your dash. There is a $12.00 per person tram fee to the trailhead.  A credit card is needed!  I would rate the hike as moderate only because of the steep switchbacks the first half-mile. The trail is then fairly level and follows the canyon where the telephone lines were originally strung. Awesome views!  Finally, there is a gradual drop back down to the intersection with the Bear Canyon Trail, # 29. We will then cross the bridge and hike to the visitors center. Often the bridge has a little water over it and I would strongly recommend putting two Walmart grocery sacks in your backpack to put over your boots if needed! There are restrooms at the Sabino Canyon Visitor's Center and at the top of the tramroad where the trail starts. The hike is somewhere between 5 and 6 miles.

Directions:

From I-10 and Florence Blvd. go south on I-10 to Exit 248, Ina Rd. Take Ina Rd east and it will become Skyline Dr. and then it will become Sunrise Dr. ( Don't worry, just stay on the same road until it comes to a dead end and turn left at the light on Sabino Canyon Rd. Sabino Canyon Visitor Center is a short distance on the right. (GPS: Sabino Canyon Visitor Center)

Short Hike:   

Short hike around the trails on Casa Grande Mt. led by Reno and Denis. Their hike averages 3 - 4 miles and they are usually back to Palm Creek by noon. This hike will leave from central mailboxes at 8:00 a.m. this Friday and Hikers must have a Palm Creek Hiking Club Waiver. Try to be at the mailboxes by 7:45 a.m. to secure waivers.

March 27, 2021 Picnic

End of the season Hiking Club Picnic. Come and enjoy a picnic, Saturday, March 27 at the Sports Pavillion (we got booted from the Tennis) from 12;30 to 2:30 p.m. and get your hiking mileage certificates for 50 or 75 miles hiking with the club. It's a time to eat, drink, visit and share memories of the hikes. Family members and guests are invited.The menu is Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pizza, Potato Salad, Coleslaw and cake for desert. Paper plates, napkins, and eating utensils will be provided! All of this for 5.00 per person. We decided on a BYOB; beer, wine, pop, water, or whatever, as everyone has their preference. Please RSVP, if you haven't, as soon as possible so we can get a count for food and misc.

Remember: If for some reason a hike must be cancelled, you will receive an email by 6 a.m., Friday morning!

Jerry's Cell 307-630-0252

John's Cell 207-446-0650

Click on the link below to check out Nancy's  Blogspot; 

www.palmcreekhikers3.blogspot.com

Pictures and information from last week's hike, Pass Mountain Loop!)

Pass Mountain Loop in the Goldfield Mountains - Usery Mountain Regional Park - March 19, 2021

Casa Grande Mountain Hike

Pass Mountain Hike 

Jerry's Pictures

Mary Anne's Pictures

John's Pictures

Pass Mountain Loop is a hike in the Goldfield Mountains at Usery Mountain Regional Park. We will hike the trail counterclockwise to get the most difficult part done before lunch. The first 4 miles are a mix of loose rocks and moderate/significant elevation gain. The second half is much easier as not nearly as rocky and very minor changes in elevation. Overall this is a good hike in a pretty area with the typical desert vegetation and nice vista views. Distance, 7.9 miles and rated as a "B" primarily because the first half is fairly challenging. There is a $7.00 per car entry fee. Restrooms, drinking water and plenty of parking are available at the trailhead. NO RAIN, TEMPERATURE ABOUT  84 degrees.😎

Directions: From Palm Creek, turn left to Florence and then left to I-10. Continue on I-10 west toward Phoenix to exit 161 A/B for the 202 Loop East. Stay on the 202 East for approximately 26 miles to exit 27, University Drive. Turn right on University and then left at the first stoplight onto Ellsworth Road. Proceed about 4.5 miles and then turn right at the Usery Regional Park entrance. After paying the entrance fee, continue ahead past the Wind Cave parking lot until you see a sign for the Trail Staging Area Parking Lot. Driving time was 1 hour and 5 minutes and the distance was 68 miles. (GPS: Usery Mountain Regional Park)

Short Hike:  Short hike on the trails around Casa Grande Mt. led by Reno and Denis. Their hike averages 3 - 4 miles and they are usually back to Palm Creek by noon. Leaves from the central mailboxes same time as the longer hike, 8 a.m., and must have a Palm Creek Hiking Club Waiver. Try to be at the mailboxes around 7:45 a.m. to secure waivers.

Upcoming Hike and End of the Season Picnic

March 26, 2021

Phoneline Trail in the Sabino Canyon. The hike is approximately 6.5 miles. There is a $12.00 per person tram fee to the trailhead. There are steep switchbacks for the first one-half mile, then the trail is fairly level. Moderate only because of the first half-mile. Parking is free with  America the Beautiful Nat'l. Park card. I would like to meet at the mailboxes at about 7:15 a.m. and leave at 7:30 a.m. so we can catch the 9:00 o'clock shuttle as they only leave on the hour!

March 27, 2021 

End of the season Hiking Club Picnic. Come and enjoy a picnic; Saturday, March 27th at the tennis pavilion from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.and get your hiking mileage certificates for 50 or 75 miles hiking with the club. It's a time to eat, drink, visit and share memories of the hikes. Family members are invited.

Menu: Kentucky Fried Chicken, Potato Salad, Coleslaw and cake for dessert. Paper plates, napkins, eating utensils and cups will be provided! All of this for $5.00 per person. We decided on a BYOB; beer, wine pop, water or whatever, as everyone has their preferences. Please RSVP  as soon as possible so we can get a count for food and misc.!

Remember:  If for some reason a hike must be cancelled, you will receive an email by 6 a.m., Friday morning.

Jerry's Cell  307-630-0252

John's Cell  207-446-0650