Welcome to the PebbleCreek Hiking Club

The PebbleCreek Hiking Club has been 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 locator beacon , medical kit and walkie talkies.   The regular hiking season is the third week of Sept. to the first week of May. During the summer, there are B/C+ hikes held Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and D/D+ hikes held Tuesday and Thursday. During the regular season the schedules is as follows:

A hikes (over 12 miles) are held on Mondays.

B hikes  (8-12 miles) are held  Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.

C hikes (6-8+ miles) are held  Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays

D hikes (up to 5 miles) are held Tuesdays & Thursdays.

For PROSPECTIVE members
Prospective members must independently walk around Robson Circle twice and complete an Intro hike. Once completed, new members need to 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.

Regularly scheduled B hikes will meet at Eagle's Nest at 5:30 A.M. and leave at 5:40 A.M.  C Hikes will meet at Tuscany Falls at 6:00 A.M. and leave at 6:10 A.M.  Check individual hikes for variations from this timetable.

Monday, July 19, 2021—Skyline Regional Park—Perimeter Peakless Hike—QM/SC/LC/MW/TB/GF/CW/PT/GF/TB/MW.  RATING B.  Marilyn Reynolds or Bill Halte will lead.  This hike is 9.8 miles with 1417 feet of elevation.  Great views in virtually every direction.  This hike does not include any of the 4 peaks in Skyline Park but goes by all of them.  Trail condition - good hiking trail.  There is no park fee.  Restrooms at the trailhead.
Directions to Skyline Regional Park Trailhead--Go West on I-10.  Turn north (right) on Watson Road.  Drive to the end of road and trailhead parking.  Facilities are at the trailhead.

Monday, July 19, 2021--Petroglyphs/South of Border (SOB) Loop (Verrado) Opt A.  Rating D+.  Dennis Zigmunt will lead.  This is a 4.9-mile loop hike with elevation gain of 600’.  Take the single-track trail at the entry point staying left through a wash to the Petroglyph rock.  Climb right to the saddle and take the SOB trail to the left at the saddle.  SOB will cross Lost Creek Road and continue to the parking lot.  This trail is all single-track.  Trail condition - A good hiking surface.  No facilities at the trailhead.  No park fee.  Driving distance is 18 miles RT.
http://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/WhiteTankMountains-Verrado/Petroglyphs
Directions to Trailhead at Verrado West--Go West on Indian School Road. Turn left on Acacia Way (just past the high school).  Turn right on Lost Creek Drive Parking for the trailhead is at the end of Lost Creek Drive. You walk between the green and a tee on the Raven at Verrado golf course to get to the trailhead. 

Tuesday, July 20, 2021--Old Intro Hike (Verrado).  Rating D.  Dennis Zigmunt will lead.  This is a loop hike of 4.3 miles and 400” elevation gain.  Turn North on Cat Rd then take trail to the left at the end of a sidewalk.  Trail climbs a rocky outcropping and continues through a wash and along a ridge to the Petroglyphs Rock.  Then climb to a saddle and proceed down a rocky trail to the 4-way junction with Lost Creek Rd, continue straight to junction with SOB Trail and turn left and return to the parking area.  No facilities at the trailhead.  There is no park fee.  Driving distance is 18 miles RT.
Directions to Trailhead at Verrado West--Go West on Indian School Road. Turn left on Acacia Way (just past the high school).  Turn right on Lost Creek Drive.  Parking for the trailhead is at the end of Lost Creek Drive. 

Some of B hikers plan to drive to Sedona on Wednesday July 21, hike a B level hike, then stay overnight and check out early on Thursday, July 22 and return to PebbleCreek after hiking on Thursday.  Please contact Eileen Lords Mosse or Lynn Warren for details.  Some will be staying at the Best Western in Cottonwood July 21st, checking out on July 22.  The average room rate is about $100/night.  Here is the link:  Best Western Cottonwood AZ  These Sedona hikes are contingent on monsoon activity. . . fallback would be Governor’s Peak on Wednesday and the scheduled local “B” hike on Thursday.  Anyone that wants to join Lynn and Eileen on Thursday should contact them ahead of time and plan to meet in Sedona at the Encinoso Parking Lot at 8:00 a.m. 

Wednesday, July 21, 2021—Sedona--Adobe/Teacup Loop with side hike to the base of Coffee Pot.  Rating B.  Lynn Warren will lead.  Great overlook of Sedona. 

Thursday, July 22, 2021—Sedona—Wilson Mountain.  Rating B.  Lynn Warren will lead.
Directions to Sedona - Wilson Mountain Trail West—Turn left on Indian School Rd to Loop 303. North (right) on Loop 303 to I-17 North. North (left) on I-17 to exit 298 (Rte 179).  Take Rte. 179 west (left) 15 miles to jct. 89A.  Take Rte. 89A north (right) a couple of miles to the bridge.  Hike begins at the Encinoso Parking Lot which is just a few miles further up from the Midgely Bridge.  The parking fee is $5.00 per car (Red Rock Pass) or free with a Golden Age Pass.  There are McDonalds at I-17 exits 262 and 287.

Thursday, July 22, 2021—Skyline Regional Park—Javalina Summit Loop--QM/TG/JS/LC/MW.  Rating B+.  Clare Bangs will lead.  This hike is a 10.1-mile, 2550 ft elevation gain hike.  A strenuous hike on one of the trails to Javelina Summit.  Great views of the valley and the golf course below.  Trail condition - good hiking trail.  There is no park fee. Restrooms are at the trailhead.  Driving distance is 30 miles RT.
Directions to Skyline Regional Park Trailhead--Go West on I-10.  Turn north (right) on Watson Road.  Drive to the end of road and trailhead parking.  Facilities are at the trailhead.

Thursday, July 22, 2021—White Tank Mountain Regional Park.  Library North Trail.  Rating D.  Dennis Zigmunt will lead.  This is a 4+ mile in and out hike with an elevation gain of 350 ft.  We head north from the White Tanks library with expansive views of the west valley, before taking our break at Ramada #4 and then returning to the library.  For those interested in seeing some of the desert wildlife in a controlled environment, there is a small nature center with several rattlesnakes, a Gila Monster, a tarantula, and some scorpions (safely behind glass).  Restrooms are in the library and Ramada #4.  Park Fee is $7.00.  Driving distance is 24 miles RT.
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.  Park fee is $7.00/car for all trailheads (except from the library which is $2.00 per hiker).  Library trailhead:  the sidewalk on the left of the building.turn right just before the gate and park on the left side of the library.  Trail goes off the end of the sidewalk on the left of the building.

Friday, July 23, 2021.  EXPLORATORY.  BCT South from Emory Henderson TH.  RATING C/D.  Dennis Zigmunt will lead.  Hike is 5 to 6 miles with 200 feet of elevation.
Directions to Black Canyon Trail – Emory Henderson Trailhead--Go left (west) on Indian School to Loop 303.  Turn right (north) on 303 to Lake Pleasant Road.  Turn left (north) on Lake Pleasant Road to Hwy 74.  Turn left for 1 block and then right onto New River Road.  Drive for about 6 miles and turn left at the Emory Henderson Trailhead sign.  Restrooms are at the trailhead.

Saturday, July 24, 2021—Estrella Mountain Regional Park--QL/RB/DS/TH Loop--Rating C. Clare Bangs will lead.  This is a 7-mile loop hike with an elevation gain of 800 ft.  The trail goes from the Nature Center and wanders through the front portion of EMRP with distant views to the north.  It then goes south into more typical desert areas.  Trail condition - good hiking trail.  There are restrooms at trailhead.  Park fee is $7.00 per car.  Driving distance is 20 miles RT. https://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/EstrellaMountainRegionalPark/Quail-Trailhead
Directions to Estrella Mountain Regional Park – Quail Trailhead--Turn left onto PebbleCreek Pkw/Estrella Pkw and go to the other side of I-10.  Turn left onto Vineyard Avenue just across the Gila River.  Turn right just past the golf course entrance into Estrella Mountain Park.  Pay park fee of $7.00 per vehicle.  Continue straight on Casey Abbott Dr North. Turn right at the turn-in to Nature Center.  Park at the Nature Center.

Stay safe wherever you are.

Marilyn Reynolds, President
PebbleCreek Hiking Club

REVISED COVID Guidance for PebbleCreek Hiking Club Members.

These guidelines may be updated by the Hiking Club board at any time as new information on or recommendations about the pandemic occur.

If you are not feeling well or have been in contact with someone with COVID-19 during the past 14 days, DO NOT HIKE WITH THIS GROUP!!!! If you or someone you know has been in contact with or is diagnosed with Covid-19, please inform the club by contacting President Marilyn Reynolds PCHCPres@gmail.com or (208) 484-3156. This will allow the club to inform other hikers of their possible exposure.

Hikers should read and be aware of the current guidance for self- protection and protection of others offered by the Arizona Department of Health Service posted online at https://www.azdhs.gov/ preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/infectious-disease- epidemiology/ index.php#novel-coronavirus-what-everyone-needs.

Club Hike Meeting Place:

C and D hikes will meet in the parking lot at the Tuscany Falls Sales Office/Model Homes parking lot, which is west of the Arts Center. The A and B hiking groups will meet in the parking lot in front of the Eagle’s Nest Club House. 

The Hike Leader will be the only person who will sign Hikers in for that group's hike. The leader will be responsible for listing the Hikers’ names on the Log-In Sheet and will coordinate with the club statistician to scan or email that information for data gathering. The Hike Leader will remind Hikers that by signing up for the hike, they are agreeing to the club’s liability waiver located on the website and the back of the sign-in form. During this time, members may not bring guests on hikes. 

The Hike Leader will ensure that any electronic devices, such as Club Walkie-Talkies, In-Reach, etc. will be cleaned with a disinfectant wipe before and after that day's hike. 

Traveling to the Trailhead:

Hikers may use their own personal vehicles to travel to the Trail Head or carpool with other hikers.  Please do not ask to ride with another hiker at the meet up, if you want to share rides, arrange this personally in advance.

Hiking:

Hikers are encouraged to maintain a social distancing of at least 6-feet while hiking. When encountering other hikers or bicycles, hikers should step at least 6 feet off the trail if possible or put on their mask. At breaks, please maintain a safe distance by sitting/standing at least 6 feet away from other hikers. Hikers are welcome to wear face masks while hiking if they choose to do so. Please be aware that others may not be wearing masks.

If you cough or sneeze, do so into a handkerchief or your sleeve to reduce the spread of droplets. If you feel unwell during a hike, inform the Hike Leader immediately. All hikers must carry a mask and disposable gloves on every hike in case of an emergency. In case of a first aid scenario, the person(s) rendering first aid should wear disposable gloves and a facemask. Disposable gloves, hand- sanitizer and/or wipes also need to be added to the required items to carry for each Hiker. Wearing glasses or goggles is also recommended. Each hiker should carry an empty plastic bag to dispose of items needed to render first aid.