Carr Canyon Trail Near Sierra Vista
Saturday, July 19, 2003 - Original Hike Date
Difficulty - moderate to strenuous

This will be an over-nighter for people coming from the Valley or Northern Arizona.

Carr Canyon Road begins 6.9 miles south of the 90/92 intersection, and is 7.8 miles long. Only the first mile is paved. Private Property is left behind at the cattle guard and soon a wide spot on the road is seen with a parking area on the right. The road crosses the creek once more then begins climbing. There are a number of switchbacks before the road stops climbing, and just before it tops out is an excellent view from the top of the cliff. There are several blind curves so keep speeds to 15 mph and below. Parking area is just before the Ramsey Vista and the Carr Peak Trailhead.

The trail is 8 miles and climbs from 7400 feet to 9220 feet. This should be a nice cool break from the Phoenix summer.

**Green Mountain/Mt. Lemmon-Tucson
Date of original hike - Saturday, October 20, 2003

A 7.8 mile round trip hike at an elevation of 7,300 to 6,000 feet.

Exit Hwy 10 at Grant Rd. in Tucson, proceed East and it runs into Tanque Verde Road. From Tanque Verde road drive 22 miles up the Catalina Hwy (official name is Hitchcock Hwy although locals often refer to it as the Mt. Lemmon Hwy) to the San Pedro Vista.

The route begins on the right side of the vista's parking area. There is a small daily fee ($3) for this area. If there is no ranger taking fees at the entrance to the preserve, then be sure to look for a pay-station.

Mt. Lemmon Links:
Tucson Hikes, An Illistrated Guide - This site is Exceptional!
Great Information about hiking in and around Tucson!
Fantastic Images!

***Mt. Wrightson - Madera Canyon
Original Hike Date: June 17, 2000

From Phoenix, take I -10 to Tucson, then take I -19 another 25 miles south to Exit 63 to Continental/ Madera Canyon Road. Take this road to the end about 16 miles to the Madera Canyon and Roundup Picnic area. Trail number 134 begins at the north end of the parking lot. To reach the top of Mt Wrightson, take trail 134 to the intersection of Trail 78, go a quarter mile to trail 94, then proceed on trail 94 to Baldy Saddle. From here, a trail proceeds south to the summit. It is also possible to reach the summit by taking the less steep trail number 78 all the way around the mountain to Baldy Saddle then proceed to the summit.

**Butterfly Trail #16
Tucson - Mt. Lemon
(Original Hike Date -- Saturday August 24, 1996)

Access to the trail head is from I-10 exit at Grant Road. On Grant Rd. turn left heading east and continue across Tucson to Tanque Verde Rd. Turn left on Tanque Verde Rd. to the Catalina Highway and turn left, heading North to Palisade Visitor Center about 30 to 35 miles. The trail head is just across the highway from the Visitor Center. This trail loops and is about 6 miles and considered to be moderate.

The trail passes through an area of such diverse biology that part of it has been designated a Research Natural Area. Along the trail side, a variety of trees are mixed and matched to include ponderosa pine, Douglas fir and southwestern white pine in the high cool areas. There are various species of oak and yuccas in drier, more exposed areas. At the forest lookout location you'll find great views of Tucson to theWest. Elevation at the Low is 6500’ to the High of 8200’. This hike is rated as **Moderate.**

SPECIAL NOTE: This hike is in the Coronado National Forest, Santa Catalina Ranger District. If you have any questions regarding park restrictions or closures, you may contact the Ranger Station at
300 W. Congress St.
Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone: (520) 670-4552

**Aspen Loop Trail – Mount Lemon
 Original Hike Date -- Saturday August 9, 1997 & August 29, 1998

   To access the trail head, take Speedway (in Tucson) east to Wilmont, then turn left.  Wilmont will turn into Tanque Verde at Pima, continue on Tanque Verde to Catalina Highway, then turn left.  You will be driving up Mount Lemon about 30 miles keeping left at the Summerhaven-Ski Valley junction. Drive through Summerhaven to the Marshall Gulch Picnic Area where the road dead ends. (There is a fee to drive up the Mount Lemon Road).

    This is a short 3.7 mile, gentle hike through the mountain forests. The ride up and back is spectacular, take turns driving up and down the mountain so you can sight see.  Last year we did this hike on an overcast day and spent the day hiking in clouds in the woods with the brook and flowers.  The following week, some went back and did this in the sunshine and it offered a cool haven with flowers, no brook. There is an elevation change from 7400’ – 8200’ and the temperature should be quite comfortable for hiking. This hike is rated **moderate.**

**Seven Falls Hike, Bear Canyon, Catalina Mountains
Original Hike Date: Saturday October 11, 1997
Last update: October 16 and 23, 2004

This is a fairly easy hike – 4.8 miles roundtrip (if you take the shuttle in to the start. You may also walk it and add 1.7 miles to the trip and save the tram fee. Elevation 2,800 to 3,300 feet.

Recommend a walking/trekking stick (at least have one in the group) to help you maintain balance while crossing the creek…

Take I-10 to Tucson, exit at Ina Road. Travel east and bear right on Sunrise Drive. Sunrise will intersect with Sabino Canyon Road, turn left. From Tucson, take Tanque Verde Road north east to the Sabino Canyon Road. This trail begins in the desert and meanders through some rocks and follows a stream. It begins to climb and is a little steep, but not for long.

When you reach the end of the trail, you will be treated to a gorgeous group of waterfalls and slick rocks. This is a great spot for removing boots and dangling feet in cool spring water. If I remember correctly, it takes just over two hours to get there.

***Picacho Peak, Tucson
Original Hike Date -- Saturday, March 14th, 1998

     To access the trail of this prominent landmark from Phoenix, take I-10 south to Exit 219. From Tucson, take I-10 North to Exit 219. Follow the signs to the park where there is an entrance fee. To get to the trail head, continue past the park office to a road fork.  Turn left here onto Barrett Scenic Loop and continue 0.4 mile from the fork to a parking area.  This is a ***difficult trail*** with a steep elevation change over a short distance.  In only two miles, it increases 1800 feet. Loose rocks may also make footing uneven and slippery.  Near the top several sets of steel cables are anchored into the rock to provide handholds where the route climbs bare rock.  Once you past these formidable obstacles and reach the top, the views are worth the trip.

*--***Six Shooter Canyon, Globe
Original Hike Date -- Saturday May 16, 1998

   To access trail, drive to Globe and turn right (south) on Hill St. There is a sign for Pinal Mountain Recreation Area.  Follow the Recreation area signs.  About 2.5 miles from town, Forest Service Road #112 intersects with Forest Service Road #222.  From there, bear right on #112 (Icehouse Canyon Rd).  Proceed about 5 miles to a picnic area on the left side of the road.  The last mile is unpaved, but graded and easily traveled by car.

There are two hikes: The first trail is 6 miles, going from 4600 ft to 7560 ft.  It is rated as  ***difficult.  There is great diversity in vegetation, lots of wildlife, the quintessential babbling brook.

    On the second hike there is only a 200-foot elevation change during the first mile, and there is an *easy 2.1 mile trail (#190) just 1/4 mile from the picnic area. This is an out and back hike. Walk as far as you are comfortable and then turn around.