Wednesday, February 7, 2018

February 2, 2018 - Tortolita East Side Trails- Lower Javelina Loop, Alamo Springs Spur Trail, Alamo Springs Loop. Dove Mountain

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Tortolita East Side Trails - Alamo Springs Trail

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1st Hike - Lower Javelina LoopTrail:  4.1 mi. 


























2nd Hike - 5.8 miles 
Alamo Springs Spur Trail
45 people lined up for the group picture but by the time we separated into our separate groups there was 18 of us in the medium bunch. We managed to keep Mike and Crew in sight until they hit the crest of the first saddle. By the time we made it up there they were out of sight and would remain so for the rest of the day.


Working our way along the crest and up to more heights, we passed through some pretty incredible scenery. Eventually, we hit the downward swing and arrived at the old stone shack for lunch just as Skip and crew were heading out.


After lunch we decided to take the easy way out and headed directly back down the wash to the parking lot, being the first group to arrive.





















3rd Hike - Alamo Springs Loop - 7.1 miles

















Driving Directions:

Take I-10 S. to exit 240. Turn left under the overpass and across the
tracks on W. Tangerine Rd.  In 5 mi. turn left at the light on N. Dove
Mt. Blvd. In 4.6 Mi. turn right off the round-about.  Tell the guard
at the guard station we’re hiking (if asked) and proceed to the parking
lot on the right.    32°28’33.74”N, 111°05’28.97W.  Nice rest rooms here.







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