Tuesday Hikes Starting November 20, 2018

Tuesday Hikes at Casa Grande Mountain Park will be starting November 20th. Meet at the parking lot north of the mailboxes Tuesday mornings where you meet and sign up. A carpool is organized and the group leaves at 8:00 sharp. These hikes are quite rocky and sometimes the temperature is hot, so we recommend to wear hiking shoes (not running shoes), wear a hat, and bring lots of water.

On Casa Grande Mountain Park there are over 14 different hikes available that are around 3 miles long. These hikes are walked at a leisurely pace, taking time for photos, and discussing the flora, fauna, history or anything of interest. Hikers will be back before noon.

Driving Directions: From Florence Blvd, take I-10 south to exit 200, Sunland Gin Road. Turn right, then turn right again (just past the truck stop) onto West Arica Road. Drive west until you get to a stop sign, then keep going west on the dirt road until you arrive at Arica Road Trailhead. Portable Toilet at the trailhead. 9 miles travelling.

This group will join the Palm Creek Hiking Club to South Mountain on February 15 to experience the short 4.5-mile portion of the Fat Man's Pass Hike on South Mountain. The last hike of the season will be Sunset Vista Trail at Picacho Peak Park on March 15 to take in the poppy bloom. 

See the March Hike on this blog from last year for pictures of Casa Grande Mountain Park.

You are more than welcome to join the Palm Creek Hiking Club for $10.00, but not required since the funds are used primarily for the satellite Spot Emergency Locator devices, not needed locally where cell service is available.

Skip’s cell: 503-580-3828   Barry Hemmelgarn 207-205-4298