Thursday, July 1st, Mummy Mountain- Rated very strenuous with an elevation gain of 4000 FT, distance of 10 miles. Early start will get us above the heat on the way to the top of Mummy’s Tummy at close to 11,530 FT. We leave the North Loop up a long scree slope to slog up to a trail that continues up. There is a Class III section for the final part to the top. Meet the coordinator at the Trail Canyon parking lot at 7 AM. If coming from the Santa Fe, leave there about 45 minutes earlier. RSVP required with a limit of 12 hikers. Coordinator- David Hardy
Friday, July 2nd, Showgirl to Stepladder Extended/Shuttle- Moderately Strenuous, 8 plus miles, loss of 1700 FT, 8AM. This will be a fun trek that takes us through the heart of the Lower Deer Creek area starting at the Showgirl/Juniper Trailhead. We’ll initially head counterclockwise down the Gypsy Trail onto Old Deer Creek Road Trail over to Robbers Roost. From there we’ll hike the Pixie and Hike A Bike Trails, which will take us onto the Trough Trail, the new extended route to Telephone Canyon Road. Here we turn up this road a bit to begin the final leg of the hike on the following paths: Upper Cowboy Washington, Old Deer Creek Road, and finally, Stepladder. The shuttle vehicle will be parked at the Stepladder or Traffic Circle Trailhead. Our initial meet-up point will be at the Traffic Circle/Stepladder Trailheads. At 8 AM we'll caravan up the Deer Creek Road to the Juniper Trailhead which is off of Angel Peak Road. No limit/No RSVP- Coordinator- David Gray
Saturday, July 3rd, Pioneer Rock Loop - Easy Moderate, 4 miles, 800' gain, 8:00am - There is a huge rock outcropping located in Foxtail Canyon, a canyon that forks off of Lee Canyon. The Girl Scout Camp that was there is empty and "closed permanently." The trail that climbs up through the camp and around Pioneer Rock is a beautiful trail with a few trees that cross it. One tree will have to be scooted under. The trailhead is the Pay Phone TH at the Lee Canyon Road traffic circle. Meet at the Santa Fe Casino for an 8:00am departure. Coordinator - Kay Blackwell
Sunday, July 4th, Canyon 5B- If you don’t want to drive up to the mountains and fight the crowds, let’s meet at the Wheeler Spring parking lot just above Blue Diamond for a hike up the low end of the Goatroper Trail which will drop into Canyon #5. We will branch off into the left fork (#5B) and continue to the upper end. We will return the same way to enjoy as much shade as possible. Much of the route is moderate hiking that requires some 2.5 hours to cover the 4 miles with little elevation gain. Some scrambling. It is going to get hot so meet at 5:45 AM. If coming from Red Rock, this parking lot is on the right just after a large brown sign to not feed the burros. If from the opposite way, it is on the left just after where the mine road goes up BD Hill. RSVP required with a limit of 15 hikers and friends. Coordinator - David Hardy
Tuesday, July 6th, Fletcher Peak (10,319) Loop via The Backdoor- Strenuous- 6.5 miles with an elevation gain of 2300 FT with some Class II here and there. This has been called the backdoor approach as we start from the Deer Creek area, make the sharp climb up Deer Creek Trail to Mummy Spring. Then we traverse over to Raintree for a brief break, then "go for the gold" at the pinnacle. We'll take our main break here, enjoy the day. We'll bring it home via the North Loop Trail and Wild Horse Ridge. Our initial meet-up will be at Traffic Circle Trailhead across from the Spring Mountains Visitor Center, Kyle Canyon Road. Directions at the Traffic Circle- (Go/Yield right, then make an immediate right onto the service road up to the vaulted toilets.) Be there by 8 AM- Google your drive time using the Visitor Center location. No limit/No RSVP- Coordinator- David Gray
Wednesday, July 7th, North Loop High Point - Moderate, 5 miles, 1600+ feet of gain, 7:30 AM - Using the North Loop Trail, we go up to the Meadow and then up the 12 switchbacks to the High Point, just under 10,000 feet. We take our break here and then return to the cars using Wild Horse Canyon. Carpoolers depart the Santa Fe at 7:30 or meet us at Cougar Ridge Road parking lot which is past the North Loop Trailhead on the right side of the road at 8:00. Coordinator - Lettie Gutierrez
Thursday to Monday, July 8 - 12, White Mountain Car Camp- Additional scheduling information to be provided after the 23rd of June. RSVP required/limit of 15 hikers- Coordinator- David Hardy-
Friday, July 9th, South Loop - Moderately Strenuous, 6 miles, 1800+ feet of gain, 7:30 AM - We begin at the Cathedral Rock parking lot and will hike to an overlook on the North Loop that is between the first and second overlooks. The views, trees and cooler temps make this a great hike. Pacing will he 1.5 - 1.7 mph. Carpoolers meet at the Santa Fe at 7:30 AM or you can meet at the trailhead at 8:00. Coordinator - Lettie Gutierrez
Saturday, July 10th, Old Town Loop - Easy, 3 miles, 500' gain, 8:00am - We will begin at the Stanley B TH and cross the road to the Kyle drainage trail. From there, the hike goes up canyon through Old Town and the forest. We will have a break near the road bridge and return. Meet at the Santa Fe Casino for an 8am departure. Coordinator - Kay Blackwell
Tuesday, July 13th, Fletcher Peak via North Loop, OB - Moderately Strenuous, 6.5 miles, 2300 FT gain, 7:30 am. Mostly well-marked trail, with possible minor scrambling at the peak. Carpoolers depart from Santa Fe parking garage at 7:00 am, or you can meet the coordinator at 7:30 am at the parking area at the North Loop Trailhead. Moderate pace. No RSVP or limit- Coordinator - Stephen Newell
Wednesday, July 14th, Stepladder OB, Moderate, 5 miles, 800 feet of gain, 7:30 AM - Our hike starts at the overflow parking lot for the visitor center. At the round-about, make a right and drive up to the trailhead, there is a bathroom here. The trail parallels Deer Creek Hwy and is steadily uphill. We take our break at the old cabin in Telephone Canyon. Carpoolers depart the Santa Fe at 7:30 AM or meet us at the trailhead at 8:00. Coordinator - Lettie Gutierrez
Saturday, July 17th, Stanley B Mine / Spring / Left Fork - Easy Moderate, 3 miles, 1000' gain, 8:00am - Many of you have hiked to the Stanley B Mine but this hike will add a climb up the left fork on a trail up to a campsite where we will have our break. The climb up the Left Fork has stair-stepping but you might find it easier than the initial wash of the Stanley B Trail. Upon returning to the mine sign, those who wish will hike up and see the mine entrance and spring. Meet at the Santa Fe for an 8am departure. Coordinator - Kay Blackwell
Monday, July 19th, Macks Canyon Creek - Moderately Strenuous, 6-7 miles, 1500+ feet of gain, 7:30 AM - Our hike begins at the Old Mill Campground. We will display the Senior pass on the front dash. At the round-about, before the Meadow, stay right to enter the campground. Drive almost to the end (before it loops back) and park near the last bathrooms. Pacing will be 1.5 - 1.7 mph. We use the steep South Sister Trail to gain the saddle then we go around the ridges until we descend to the creek. We take our break and then it's back to the cars. Last year, there was lots of water in the creek. Carpoolers depart the Santa Fe at 7:30 or you can drive to the campground parking area. Coordinator - Lettie Gutierrez
Tuesday, July 20th, Fletcher Peak via Trail Canyon Trail, OB - Moderately Strenuous, 7 miles, 2200 FT of gain, 7:30 am. Mostly well-marked trail, with possible minor scrambling at the peak. Carpoolers depart from Santa Fe parking garage at 7:00 am, or you can meet the coordinator at 7:30 am at gravel parking area at Trail Canyon Trailhead. Moderate pace. No RSVP required- Coordinator- Stephen Newell
Saturday, July 24th, Gypsy / Hike-a-Bike Loop - Easy, 3 miles, 600' gain, 8:00am - This easy hike begins at the Robbers' Roost TH and crosses the road. Next, we turn to the right and begin a gradual climb up the Gypsy (bike) Trail. We will eventually cross the road again to join the Showgirl Trail and, from there, we will join the Hike-a-Bike Trail to return to the cars. Meet at the Santa Fe Casino for an 8am departure. Coordinator - Kay Blackwell
Tuesday, July 27th, Hummingbird Gulch to Raintree/Shuttle: Moderately Strenuous to Strenuous, 5.0 miles, 1600 FT gain, Class III scrambling at times, 8:00 AM. These are two of our favorite spots in our archives of hikes. Our initial meet-up will be at the Traffic Circle Trailhead across from the Spring Mountains Visitor Center, Kyle Canyon Road. Directions at the Traffic Circle- (Go/Yield right, then make an immediate right onto the service road up to the vaulted toilets.) From there we'll carpool to the trailhead along Deer Creek Road. Shuttle required- To get our drivers back to the cars so that they can pick the rest of us up, we'll leave a vehicle at the North Loop Trailhead. Be there by 8 AM- No limits/No RSVP required- Coordinator- David Gray
Saturday, July 31st, Acastus / Eagle's Nest Loop - Easy Moderate, 5 miles, 900' gain, 8:00am - We will begin on the top parking level of the hotel just past the Visitor Center in Kyle Canyon and drop down a steep hill that we will have to climb back up at the end of the hike! Connecting with the Acastus Trail, we will hike to Fletcher Canyon TH and cross the road. About 1/3 of a mile up the Fletcher Canyon Trail, we will turn right to begin the Eagle's Nest Loop to the left. When we are almost all the way back around this loop, we will turn left onto Erbar Road and return to Acastus Trail to complete the partial loop. Meet at the Santa Fe Casino for an 8am departure. Coordinator - Kay Blackwell
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