This is an easy to moderate hike, approximately 6 miles, through typical vegetation of the Sonoran Desert. There are only a few areas with slight elevation gain. The hike forms two loops or a figure-eight by starting at one trailhead where we park and ending at another only a couple blocks away. About halfway through the hike, we visit the Bowen homestead, a house build of native stone but at one time suffered fire damage. Although there is no roof, the sturdy walls and fireplaces remain. No Pit Toilets but plenty of bushes.
All Trails - Hidden Canyon Loop - Bowen Stonehouse Ruins via Yetman Trail
Hidden Canyon
Directions: Palm Creek to Florence Blv. and to I-10E for Tucson. Continue on I-10 for 64 miles to exit 259, Starr Pass Blvd. Use the right lane to merge onto Freeway and W. Starr Pass Blvd. There will be a Waffle House on the left. Continue 4.2 miles to the end of the road where there is a huge Marriott Hotel at Starr Pass. (Good GPS address, 3800 W. Starr Pass)
Don't forget our Friday Morning short hike around Casa Grande Mountain led by Reno and Denis. This hike averages about 3 miles and hikers are usually back by noon. The group will leave from the mailboxes at the same time as the regular hike (8 am) and must have a Palm Creek Hiking Club Membership Waiver signed.
Remember if for some reason a hike must be cancelled, we will email you by 6 am on Friday.
Upcoming hikes:
Feb 19, 2021
The Gold Mine Trail at San Tan. Approximately 7.2 miles. (Loop). Rated moderate. Parking fee $7.00 per vehicle. (Neat Trailhead with restrooms, plenty of parking and outside attractions to view)
February 26, 2021
Picketpost. (Clockwise loop) Approximately 8.5 miles. Rated moderate. Pretty much flat but a longer hike. (Pit Toilets)
Jerry's Cell 307-630-0252
John's Cell 207-446-0650
