A hike in the beautiful Tortolita Mountains of Marana at the Dove Mountain Resort. The hike starts from the parking lot and wraps around the Ritz Carlton Hotel to see the various petroglyphs on the property. It continues to the Wild Burro Trail and then the Alamo Springs Trail and back to the Wild Burro for a distance of 7.1 miles. On the hike, we visited the springs, an old-line house and the old homestead rock house with a cistern and swimming pool. The scenery was outstanding.
See below for the Trail map and stats and upcoming hikes.
Directions: Go Southeast on I-10 to the second exit for Marana, Exit 240, Tangerine Rd. Turn left and follow Tangerine Rd. for 5 miles. Turn left at the light on Dove Mountain Blvd. and go north for 4.3 miles to the first roundabout. As you enter the roundabout take the first right turn and continue to the main gate. Take the third right-hand turn for the parking lot. Time approximately 1 hr. ( GPS - The Ritz Carlton at Dove Mt.)
Plenty of parking and pit toilets at the trailhead. (B or Moderate)
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 Membership Waiver. Try to be at the mailboxes around 7:45 a.m. to secure waivers.
Upcoming Hikes:
March 12, 2021
Pass Mountain Loop in the Goldfield Mountains at Usery Mountain Regional Park. The hike is a fairly easy loop but long at 7.5 miles. There is a $7.00 per-vehicle entry fee.
March 19, 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 at first, then the trail is fairly level. Parking is free with the America the Beautiful Nat'l Park card.
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; ( Pictures and information from last week's hike, Picketpost!) Palmcreekhikers3.blogspot.com
