The PebbleCreek Hiking Club is now in its 20th season and is established to provide PebbleCreek residents with the opportunity to enjoy recreational hiking in an organized, safe and social environment. Safety is a key concern. Hikers are accompanied by a leader and sweep carrying an emergency satellite communicator, medical kit and walkie talkies.
The regular hiking season is from the third week of September to the first week of May. In this season the 11 or 12 hikes per week are scheduled at the following levels:
D Level hikes (3.5-5.0 miles) every Tuesday and Thursday and sometimes Saturday.
C Level hikes (6.0-8.0 miles) every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and sometimes Saturday.
B Level hikes (up to 12 miles) every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
A Level hikes (challenging hikes with unrestricted miles and elevation gain) are held on select Mondays in November through March.
The summer hiking season is from the second week of May to the third week of September. In this season 6 hikes per week at the C or D Levels are scheduled.
PROSPECTIVE members
Prospective members must independently walk around Robson Circle twice and complete an Intro hike. Once completed, new members should then submit their registration form and dues.
Hikers are reminded that participation on these hikes is a reaffirmation of the waiver they signed when they joined the club. The waiver may be found here.
MEMBERSHIP for the 2023/2024 Year
Membership dues are $20 per member. Each member is to submit a New Registration form and No Blame Waiver (see forms section below) along with their dues payment.
This is an annual requirement. Send money electronically safely through your existing bank with Zelle, Recipient: PebbleCreek Hiking Club pchctreas@gmail.com. Registrations may be sent to: Michael Tansey, PCHC Treasurer, 3326 N 159th Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85395.
Hiking Club meetings are held on the third Monday of the month (September through April).
The next hiking club meeting is Monday, September 16th 2024 at 7pm at the EN Palm Room. All members and potential new members are welcome.
If you would like to order an Awards patch for the number of hikes or miles achieved and/or a PebbleCreek Hiking Club Name Tag then click here.
President: Neal Wring PCHCP@gmail.com
VP: Tom Wick PCHCVP@gmail.com
Treasurer: Mike Tansey PCHCTreas@gmail.com
Secretary: Carol Rice PCHCSecr@gmail.com
PHOTO LIBRARY: To see pictures of our various hikes around Phoenix and beyond, visit the hiking club photo library housed in SmugMug. See a Club Officer to get the secret password.
CLUB HIKING METRICS: All miles hiked with the club are recorded. Special mention of hiker's milestones is made in Club Meetings, Bulletins and the Season Review Photo Page. Click here to see your mileage statistics for current and past seasons.
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DATE: Monday, April 15, 2024
HIKE: No Monday A Hike Scheduled
DATE: Monday, April 15, 2024
HIKE: B Challenge Hike - Wickenburg Area - Vulture Peak Trail (PCHC # 188).
REGULAR START TIME: 6:30 AM
HIKE LEADER: Bill Halte
REASON FOR CHALLENGE: scramble to the top, hand over hand.
DESCRIPTION: This hike is a 4.6 mile in and out hike with an elevation gain of 1500 feet. The trail is easy to the base, moderate to the saddle where most hikers will stop. For those who wish to go to the top of Vulture Peak, that part is difficult and you leave walking sticks and backpacks behind for hand over hand climbing. Sign in at the top and you can get a certificate at the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce. Vulture Peak Trail meanders through classic Sonoran Desert landscapes, including dense stands of saguaro, ocotillo, cholla, and other cactus varieties; crosses wide desert washes; and offers dramatic scenic vistas of rugged desert mountain ranges and valleys in all directions.
TRAILHEAD NAME: Vulture Peak Trailhead TRAILS: Vulture Peak
FEES AND FACILITIES: Trailhead parking is available for 15 vehicles. No Restrooms . No park fees
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: to Wickenburg Vulture Peak Trailhead: Head north on PebbleCreek Parkway to Indian School Road, turn west (left) and then take Loop 303 North (right) to U.S. 60. Turn west (left) onto U.S. 60. Stay on U.S 60 for 2.5 miles after the first stop light in Wickenburg. Turn south (left) at the next stoplight onto the Vulture Mine Road. Then drive 6.9 miles to the trailhead turnoff (before mile marker 19). Directions to Wickenburg Vulture Peak Trailhead: Alternate. Head south on PebbleCreek Parkway to I10. Take I10 west to 339th Avenue (exit 103). Turn north (right) on 339th Ave until Indian School Road. Turn west (left) on Indian School Road to Wickenburg Road. Turn north (right) on Wickenburg Road to Vulture Mine Road. Turn east (right) on gravel road .5 miles to trailhead just past mile marker 19. DRIVING DISTANCE: 120 miles
URL PHOTOS: https://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/Wickenburg/Vulture-Peak
URL MAP: https://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/Trail-Maps/Wickenburg/i-kv9Jr5B
URL GPX: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AgywFpJqBF4amSgIvAjYS2-2CAFu
PCHC TRAIL ID: 188
SUGGESTED DRIVER DONATION: $9
DATE: Monday, April 15, 2024
HIKE: C Hike - Prescott Area - Watson Lake Loop Trail (PCHC # 168).
REGULAR START TIME: 6:30 AM
HIKE LEADER: Tom Wellman
DESCRIPTION: This hike is a 7 mile clockwise loop hike with an elevation gain of 1000 feet. Part of the trail is an old railroad track that has been smoothed out for hiking and biking. The trail also goes through a cluster of large cottonwood trees. There are great views of Watson Lake Dam from both sides of it and many granite rock formations. The trail goes close to the lake and then up, over, and through the Granite Dells rock formations. Trail surface: mostly on bare granite rock (trail is marked with painted white dots). Very scenic. Bring your camera!
TRAILHEAD NAME: Watson Lake Trailhead TRAILS: Watson Lake Loop
FEES AND FACILITIES: Restrooms are available at the trailhead. Park fee is $2.00 (free on Wednesdays).
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: to Prescott Watson Lake Trails. Head north on PebbleCreek Parkway to Indian School Road, turn west (left) and take Loop 303 North and follow until it ends I17. Turn left onto I17 towards Flagstaff. Take I17 North to Cordes Junction, exit #262. Turn North (left) on SR 69 to Prescott. Turn right on Fain Road. Take exit 317 then left on SR 89. Turn left on Prescott Lakes Parkway. Turn left on Sundog Ranch (animal rescue is on the corner). Trailhead parking is on the left a block down Sundog Ranch. Directions to Prescott Watson Lake Trails off SR 89. Head north on PebbleCreek Parkway to Indian School Road, turn west (left), take Loop 303 North and follow until it ends I17. Turn left onto I17 towards Flagstaff. Take I17 North to Cordes Junction, exit #262. Turn North (left) on SR 69 to Prescott and go 21 miles. Turn right on Fain Road and go 14 miles to Exit 317. Take exit 317 then left on SR 89 and go 3 miles. Turn left on Granite Dells Road. Trailhead is on the right. DRIVING DISTANCE: 210 miles
URL PHOTOS: https://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/Prescott-1/Watson-Lake-Loop
URL MAP: https://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/Trail-Maps/Prescott/i-69ksnHP
URL GPX: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AgywFpJqBF4amU48gG8-GxTrAvCZ
PCHC TRAIL ID: 168
SUGGESTED DRIVER DONATION: $14
DATE: Monday, April 15, 2024
HIKE: EZ Hike - White Tank MRP - Waddell, Ford Canyon (PCHC # 810).
UNUSUAL START TIME: 7:30 AM
HIKE LEADER: Dennis Zigmunt
DESCRIPTION: This hike is a 2.5 mile in and out hike with an elevation gain of 100 feet. This hike is relatively flat with one deep wash to hike through in both directions. In the Spring, find a good display of flowers every year. The hike starts with a left turn on Waddell, proceed to Area 7, turn around and walk pats the trailhead. At Ford Canyon, go left, then return at the top of a hill with a view into the canyon. The hike could be adjusted for those who may wish a shorter hike because the trailhead is in the middle of the hike about a mile for both turnarounds.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: EZ hike level
TRAILHEAD NAME: Waddell Trailhead TRAILS: Waddell, Ford Canyon
FEES AND FACILITIES: Restrooms at the trailhead. Park fee is $7.00 per car for all trailheads (except from the library which is $2.00 per hiker).
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Directions to White Tank Mountains Regional Park. Take 303 North (right). Exit at Northern (next to zoo) and turn left (West). Turn right on Cotton. Turn left on Olive and follow it to the park gate. Turn left on WAterfall Rd. At Area 8, look for Waddell Trailhead. DRIVING DISTANCE: 30 miles
PCHC TRAIL ID: 810
SUGGESTED DRIVER DONATION: $2
DATE: Monday, April 15, 2024
CLUB MEETING 7PM. Eagles Nest Palm Room
DATE: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
HIKE: D Hike - McDowell SP - Granite Mountain North (PCHC # 63).
REGULAR START TIME: 6:30 AM
HIKE LEADER: Art Solorio
DESCRIPTION: This hike is a 4.2 mile in and out hike with an elevation gain of 300 feet. There are lots of interesting saguaro cacti, granite rock formations and distant views of the surrounding mountains. This is one of the best trail surfaces of any hike we do. Scottsdale has done an excellent job with their McDowell Sonoran Preserve trails. From the parking area, take Bootlegger Trail, turn left on Saddlehorn Trail, turn right on Granite Mt Loop Trail to Scenic View and reverse.
TRAILHEAD NAME: Granite Mountain Trailhead TRAILS: Bootlegger, Saddlehorn, Granite Mt Loop
FEES AND FACILITIES: Restrooms at the trailhead. No park fee.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: to Granite Mountain Trailhead: Head north on PebbleCreek Parkway, turn west (left) on Indian School Road, then take Loop 303 North and follow until it ends at I-17. Go north on I-17. Turn right on Dove Valley Road. Turn left on Cave Creek Road. Turn right of Dynamite Road. Turn left on 136th Street and then left into the parking lot. DRIVING DISTANCE: 110 miles
URL MAP: https://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/Trail-Maps/McDowell-Sonoran-Preserve/i-d8Bv357
PCHC TRAIL ID: 63
SUGGESTED DRIVER DONATION: $7
DATE: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
HIKE: B Hike - Skyline RP - Perimeter Peakless Hike (PCHC # 569).
REGULAR START TIME: 6:30 AM
HIKE LEADER: Neal Wring
DESCRIPTION: This hike is a 9.8 mile clockwise loop hike with an elevation gain of 1573 feet. This hike has great views in virtually every direction. It does not include any of the 4 peaks in Skyline Park but goes by all of them.
TRAILHEAD NAME: Mountain Wash Trailhead TRAILS: Mountain Wash, Turnbuckle, Granite Falls, Pyrite, Chuckwalla, Granite Falls, Turnbuckle, Mountain Wash, Lost Creek, Skyline Crest, Quartz Mine
FEES AND FACILITIES: Restrooms are at the parking lot, No park fee
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: to Skyline Regional Park Trailhead: Head south on PebbleCreek Parkway, then go west (right) on I10. Turn north (right) on Watson Road. Drive to the end of road and trailhead parking. DRIVING DISTANCE: 30 miles
URL PHOTOS: https://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/Skyline-Park/B-HikeSkyline-Peakless-PerimeterLynnW2021-2022
URL MAP: https://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/Trail-Maps/Skyline-Regional-Park/i-HMXTThg
URL GPX: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AgywFpJqBF4al2vuZs7qc1mmRfVn
PCHC TRAIL ID: 569
SUGGESTED DRIVER DONATION: $2
DATE: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
HIKE: C Hike - San Tan RP - San Tan, Goldmine (PCHC # 207).
UNUSUAL START TIME: 6:00 AM
HIKE LEADER: Nancy Love
DESCRIPTION: This hike is a 7.6 mile clockwise loop hike with an elevation gain of 600 feet. The trail starts by going left on the San Tan trail and loops clockwise through a large Saguaro forest with many interestingly shaped Saguaros. There is a nice Crested Saguaro around the 2.5 mile point on the trail. It is straight up the trail about 50 feet ahead as you exit a wash. There are great views of several of the surrounding mountains. When the San Tan trail ends at the Goldmine Trail the hike turns right and heads back to the trailhead.
TRAILHEAD NAME: San Tan Trailhead TRAILS: San Tan, Goldmine
FEES AND FACILITIES: There are restrooms and a visitor center at the trailhead. Park Fee is $7.00 per car.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Head south on PebbleCreek Parkway. Take I10 East to Exit 138, 202 South. Take Exit 43 S Lindsay Road east (right turn), then left on E Riggs Road, right on Higley Road which becomes W Hunt Highway. Then right on Thompson Road and right on Phillips Road directly into San Tan Park. DRIVING DISTANCE: 135 miles
URL PHOTOS: https://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/SanTanMountainRegionalPark/San-Tan-Goldmmine-Loop
URL MAP: https://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/Trail-Maps/San-Tan-Mountains-Park/
URL GPX: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AgywFpJqBF4amSmHtBQmBlogO8rs
PCHC TRAIL ID: 207
SUGGESTED DRIVER DONATION: $9
DATE: Thursday, April 18, 2024
HIKE: B Hike - White Tank MRP - Mesquite, Ford, Willow, Mesquite (PCHC # 36).
REGULAR START TIME: 6:30 AM
HIKE LEADER: Mike Tansey
DESCRIPTION: This hike is an 8.7 mile lollipop hike with an elevation gain of 1490 feet. The Mesquite Trail trailhead is at picnic area number seven. The trail goes west through a rocky section for 1.8 miles to a junction with the Willow Canyon Trail. Continue west on the Mesquite Trail for another 2.4 miles to the Ford Canyon Trail. Take the Ford Canyon Trail to the right for .9 miles to the other end of the Willow Springs Trail. About.3 miles into the Willow Springs Trail there is an old corral and a spring feed water tank. This is Willow Springs. This is a good place for a lunch stop. Continue on the Willow Springs Trail another 1.4 miles to the MesquiteTrail. Turn left to go back to the parking lot. Trail condition is an average hiking trail, but steady uphill on Mesquite trail.
TRAILHEAD NAME: Mesquite Canyon Trailhead TRAILS: Mesquite, Ford Canyon, Willow Canyon
FEES AND FACILITIES: Restrooms at the trailhead. Park fee is $7.00 per car for all trailheads (except from the library which is $2.00 per hiker).
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: to the White Tank Mountains Regional Park: Head north on PebbleCreek Parkway to Indian School Road. Turn west (left) and take Loop 303 North. Exit at Northern (next to the zoo) and turn left (West). Turn right on Cotton. Turn left on Olive and follow Olive to the park gate. Trailhead parking is at Picnic area #7. DRIVING DISTANCE: 30 miles
URL PHOTOS: http://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/WhiteTankMountainRegionalPark/Ford-Canyon-Mesquite
URL MAP: https://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/Trail-Maps/White-Tank-Mountain-Regional-Park/i-w5MKbQb
URL GPX: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AgywFpJqBF4al2kgdq0Pkety6rVa
PCHC TRAIL ID: 36
SUGGESTED DRIVER DONATION: $2
DATE: Thursday, April 18, 2024
HIKE: D Hike - Lake Pleasant RP - Wild Burro and Pipeline Trails to Floating Bridge (PCHC # 71).
REGULAR START TIME: 6:30 AM
HIKE LEADER: Art Solorio
DESCRIPTION: This hike is a 4.4 mile in and out hike with an elevation gain of 500 feet. The hike starts out at the Twisted Talon Parking Area and goes north to the site of where there was a floating bridge. The Wild Burro Trail goes along the lake around a small cove before rising to the Pipeline Trailhead. There is a good chance to see wild burros on this trail.
TRAILHEAD NAME: Wild Burro Trailhead TRAILS: Wild Burro, Pipeline Canyon
FEES AND FACILITIES: There are restrooms and water at the trailhead. There is a park entrance fee of $7.00 per car.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: to Ramada 9 Wild Burro Lake Pleasant Regional Park. Drive north on PebbleCreek Parkway to Indian School Road and turn west (left) to Loop 303 North to Lake Pleasant Road. Turn left (north) on Lake Pleasant Road to Arizona 74. Turn left (west) and continue to Castle Hot Springs Road and turn right (north). Go 2.1 miles and turn right onto Lake Pleasant Access Road. Pay the $7.00 park fee then turn right on South Park Road. Turn left on Desert Tortoise Road and drive about .25 miles. The trailhead is on the left. DRIVING DISTANCE: 80 miles
URL MAP: https://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/Trail-Maps/Lake-Pleasant-Regional-Park/i-Z3bXDNw
PCHC TRAIL ID: 71
SUGGESTED DRIVER DONATION: $6
DATE: Friday, April 19, 2024
HIKE: B Hike - Fountain Hills Area - Dixie Mine trail & Sonoran trail (PCHC # 425).
REGULAR START TIME: 6:30 AM
HIKE LEADER: Stacey Miller
DESCRIPTION: This hike is a 10 mile lollipop hike with an elevation gain of 2000 feet. The hike goes up near the top of nearby mountains with great views of the Fountain Hills Fountain. There is a crested saguaro at the trailhead. The trail loops around the high side of a high end housing development.
TRAILHEAD NAME: No Named Trailhead. Refer to Driving Directions. TRAILS: Dixie mine, Sonoran trails
FEES AND FACILITIES: Restrooms and cold water are at the trailhead. The park fee is $2.00 per person unless you have a Maricopa County Park pass. If so, note your pass number on the envelope instead of putting $2 in the envelope.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Directions to Dixie Mine Trail, Fountain Hills, AZ. Head south on PebbleCreek Parkway, then east (left) on I10. Take Highway 101 north. Exit onto Shea Boulevard East (Exit 41, turn left) and go approximately. 6 miles. Turn north (left) onto Palisades Boulevard. Turn left on Sunridge Drive. Turn left onto Golden Eagle Boulevard and drive to the entry gate. Trailhead parking is on the left just before the entry gate. The trail starts across the street and goes left on the sidewalk past the entry gate. Directions to Dixie Mine Trail, Fountain Hills, AZ Alternate: Directions: Head south on PebbleCreek Parkway, then east (left) on I10. Exit onto 202 East. Exit onto 101 North. Exit onto Shea Boulevard East (turn right) and go approximately. 6 miles. Turn north (left) onto Palisades Boulevard. Turn left on Sunridge Drive. Turn left onto Golden Eagle Boulevard and drive to the entry gate. Trailhead parking is on the left just before the entry gate. The trail starts across the street and goes left on the sidewalk past the entry gate. DRIVING DISTANCE: 110 miles
URL PHOTOS: https://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/Fountain-Hills/Dixie-Mine-Sonoran-Trails-Pete/
URL MAP: https://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/Trail-Maps/Fountain-Hills/i-xkJLWcw
URL GPX: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AgywFpJqBF4alz30EE28RFjFnYo_?e=zpVoqz
PCHC TRAIL ID: 425
SUGGESTED DRIVER DONATION: $7
DATE: Friday, April 19, 2024
HIKE: C Hike - Spur Cross Ranch CA - Metate, Spur Cross, Fairy Duster, Dragonfly (PCHC # 199).
REGULAR START TIME: 6:30 AM
HIKE LEADER: Ann Rohlman
DESCRIPTION: This hike is a 7.5 mile clockwise loop hike with an elevation gain of 1000 feet. The trail crosses Cave Creek a few times (using wooden planks or rock hopping). The Metate Trail goes through a forest of very large saguaros. The Spur Cross Trail goes for a couple of miles through typical desert terrain. The Dragonfly Trail goes through a riparian area known for its many bird species. Trail condition: overall an average hiking trail with a couple of stony creek crossings.
TRAILHEAD NAME: Metate Trailhead TRAILS: Spur Cross, Metate, Fairy Duster, Dragonfly
FEES AND FACILITIES: Park fee is $3 per person or free with a Maricopa Park Pass (up to five hikers per pass). Portajohns .25 mile from trailhead on spur cross trail.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Head north on PebbleCreek Parkway to Indian School Road, turn west (left) and take Loop 303 North following it until it ends at I17. Go north on I17 to second exit Highway 74. Turn right on Highway 74 (Carefree Highway). Turn left (north) on Cave Creek Road (approximately 9.5 miles. Watch for road after 53rd). Turn left (north) on Spur Cross Road (main road veers left). Go 4.5 miles (1.5 is gravel) to the parking area on the right. Walk down the road .1 miles and pay. DRIVING DISTANCE: 110 miles
URL PHOTOS: https://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/SpurCrossRanchConservationArea/Metate-Dragonfly-Trails
URL MAP: https://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/Trail-Maps/Spur-Cross-Conservation-Area/
PCHC TRAIL ID: 199
SUGGESTED DRIVER DONATION: $7
DATE: Saturday, April 20, 2024
HIKE: B Hike - White Tank MRP - Mule Waterfall B hike (PCHC # 638).
REGULAR START TIME: 6:30 AM
HIKE LEADER: Kris Raczkiewicz
DESCRIPTION: This hike is a 10 mile double loop hike with an elevation gain of 875 feet. This hike begins at the library and proceeds south to hike a small loop of Mule Trail. Returning back to the library, proceeding on Mule, then left on Old Stable Rd. Turn right onto Bajada, following it into Mule Deer (MD). Go left on MD to R4, cross the road and take a left onto Black Rock (long) to the Waterfall. Returning on Mesquite, proceed east to the Wildlife trail and returning back on Mule.
TRAILHEAD NAME: Mule Deer Trailhead at Library TRAILS: Mule Deer, Old Stable Rd, Bajada, Black Rock, Waterfall, Mesquite, Wildlife
FEES AND FACILITIES: Restrooms at the library and Ramadas 3 and 4. Park fee is $7.00 per car for all trailheads (except from the library which is $2.00 per hiker).
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: to White Tank Mountains Regional Park: Head north on PebbleCreek Parkway to Indian School Road, turn west (left) and take Loop 303 North (right). Exit at Northern (next to zoo) and turn left (West). Turn right on Cotton. Turn left on Olive and follow it towards the park gate. Just before the park entrance kiosk, turn right into the parking lot for the Nature Center and Library. From the parking lot, take the sidewalk on the left of the building. Trail goes off the end of of the sidewalk on the left of the building. DRIVING DISTANCE: 24 miles
URL PHOTOS: https://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/WhiteTankMountainRegionalPark/Mule-Deer-Waterfall
URL MAP: https://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/Trail-Maps/White-Tank-Mountain-Regional-Park/
URL GPX: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AgywFpJqBF4am3tcfRvVF7rLlGFx
PCHC TRAIL ID: 638
SUGGESTED DRIVER DONATION: $2
DATE: Saturday, April 20, 2024
HIKE: D Hike - Estrella MRP - Toothaker, Dysart, Butterfield Loop (PCHC # 319).
UNUSUAL START TIME: 7:30 AM
HIKE LEADER: Ron Hoffman
DESCRIPTION: This hike is a 4.2 mile counter clockwise loop hike with an elevation gain of 400 feet. The Toothaker Trailhead is on the west side of the rodeo arena (demolished in 2022). This is a shared trailhead with the Rainbow Valley Trail. Soon after starting on the Toothaker Trail will split off to the left. In 1.1 miles you will come to the Dysart Trail junction. Turn left to go to Butterfield Trail. Turn left again on Butterfield to get back to Toothaker. Turn right on Toothaker to return to the trailhead.
TRAILHEAD NAME: Toothaker Trailhead at West Rodeo Drive TRAILS: Toothaker, Dysart, Butterfield
FEES AND FACILITIES: Restrooms are at the trailhead. Park fee is $7.00 per car.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: to Estrella Mountain Regional Park West Rodeo Drive. Turn left out the main gate onto Pebble Creek/Estrella Pkwy (south) South of I10, turn left onto Vineyard Ave. just across the Gila River. Turn right into Estrella Mtn Park. After the park entrance gate, drive through the park all the way to a fork in the road. Take the right fork to the parking area at the former site of the rodeo arena on West Rodeo Drive. Trailhead and rest rooms are on the far (West) side of parking area. DRIVING DISTANCE: 20 miles
URL PHOTOS: https://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/EstrellaMountainRegionalPark/Toothaker-Gadsen-Butterfield
URL MAP: https://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/Trail-Maps/Estrella-Mountain-Regional-Park/i-S4jmJw9
PCHC TRAIL ID: 319
SUGGESTED DRIVER DONATION: $2
DATE: Saturday, April 20, 2024
HIKE: SAGUARO LIFESTYLE WALK!!.
UNUSUAL START TIME: 7:00 AM
HIKE LEADER: Nancy Love
HIKE COORDINATOR COMMENTS: This event is by reservation only. Carpools will be arranged from PC homes; no meetup in the Eagle’s Next Parking Lot. Event 8-10AM at Browns Ranch
DESCRIPTION: This hike is a 2 mile clockwise loop hike with an elevation gain of 365 feet. Short hike from Browns Ranch accompanied with a park ranger. Theme is to learn the lifestyle of a Saguaro
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The hike is less than 2 miles all participants are granted 5 miles for attending.
TRAILHEAD NAME: Browns Ranch Trailhead TRAILS: Brown Ranch
FEES AND FACILITIES: Restroom at the trailhead. No park fee.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: to McDowell Sonoran Preserve: Browns Ranch Trailhead: Head north on PebbleCreek Parkway to Indian School Road, turn west (left) and take Loop 303 North following until it ends at I17. Turn left (north) on I17. Stay right and immediately exit onto Dove Valley Road. Follow Dove Valley Road about 10 miles (name changes to Sonoran Desert Drive). Take Cave Creek Road North (left). Turn right at first light on Dynamite Boulevard (later changes to Rio Verde). Turn left on Alma School Parkway. The road dead ends at the trailhead. DRIVING DISTANCE: 100 miles
PCHC TRAIL ID: 809
SUGGESTED DRIVER DONATION: $7
DATE: Saturday, April 20, 2024
HIKE: D Hike - McDowell SP - Special Event - Lifestyle of the Saguaro Educational Walk (PCHC # 809).
UNUSUAL START TIME: 7:00 AM
HIKE LEADER: Nancy Love
HIKE COORDINATOR COMMENTS: This hike is by reservation only. Carpools will be set up from PC homes. There is no meet up in the Eagle's Nest Parking Lot.The Event is 8AM-10AM
DESCRIPTION: This hike is a 2 mile clockwise loop hike with an elevation gain of 365 feet. Short hike from Browns Ranch accompanied with a park ranger. Theme is to learn the lifestyle of a Saguaro
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The hike is less than 2 miles all participants are granted 5 miles for attending.
TRAILHEAD NAME: Browns Ranch Trailhead TRAILS: Brown Ranch
FEES AND FACILITIES: Restroom at the trailhead. No park fee.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: to McDowell Sonoran Preserve: Browns Ranch Trailhead: Head north on PebbleCreek Parkway to Indian School Road, turn west (left) and take Loop 303 North following until it ends at I17. Turn left (north) on I17. Stay right and immediately exit onto Dove Valley Road. Follow Dove Valley Road about 10 miles (name changes to Sonoran Desert Drive). Take Cave Creek Road North (left). Turn right at first light on Dynamite Boulevard (later changes to Rio Verde). Turn left on Alma School Parkway. The road dead ends at the trailhead. DRIVING DISTANCE: 100 miles
PCHC TRAIL ID: 809
SUGGESTED DRIVER DONATION: $6
Would you like to join the PC Hikers? Complete the above form so we can set up an Intro hike with you. Then see the Documents Page for registration and waiver forms. Do you have questions? Ask them in the above section and we will get back to you.