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Old Pueblo Hiking Group

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Organized by Krista Schmidt and 5 others

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What we’re about

If you are interested in hiking and exploring the Tucson area mountains and Sonoran desert this is the group for you.
In addition to hiking we will also take the time to enjoy the natural beauty of the flora an fauna as well as the culture and history of the area.
This group will be for all skill levels but will focus on hikes in the 4-8 mile range with shorter hikes occasionally being offered. Elevation gain will be mostly 400-1200'.
Restrictions:
• No dogs
• No firearms
• No tobacco/vape products

RSVP etiquette:
• Sign up ONLY if you are certain you will attend
• If you need to cancel, do so BEFORE the deadline
• If you change your mind take yourself off the Going or Wait list
• Please don't be a "no-show"
• As always - Hike at Your Own Risk
Our group features hikes of variable length & ability. Beginner hikes range from 2 to 4 miles, while advanced hikes may be up to 16 miles and may feature bush-wacking & rock scrambling. Beginner and moderate hikes usually are a mixed group between athletic pace and slow or moderate pace. Having fun talking, taking pictures, and admiring the beautiful Sonoran desert is all part of the package deal. Many factors determine the difficulty of a hike: mileage, terrain, elevation and pace. The hike rating scale that we have adopted is:
A - Extreme: no limit for distance or elevation
B - Advanced: maximum 16 miles or 3000' gain
C - Intermediate: maximum 8 miles or 1500' gain
D - Beginner: maximum 4 miles or 500' gain

Upcoming events (1)

Sat, May 3, 2025, 7:00 AM MSTCatalina Mts: Prison Camp to Sycamore Reservoir (Easier Moderate)
Gordon Hirabayashi Campground, Tucson, AZ
Carpooling info: We will meet for carpooling at McDonald's at Tanque Verde and Catalina Hwy. We will leave for the trailhead at 630am.

We will head out from the trail head parking location at the Gordon Hirabayashi Recreation Site. The AZ trail parking lot is the very first parking area. LIMITED parking! Please car pool if possible. There is NO water or restrooms at the trailhead.

This is a good training hike for people looking to get into better hiking shape. There is some uphill both ways but not too much. This is rated as an easy moderate hike. Round trip the hike is 5 miles with an accumulated elevation gain of 1000 ft.

We will hike on the AZ trail and steadily climb up to Shreve Saddle following and old road bed. We will then descend into Sycamore canyon on switch backed single track. The Sycamore reservoir is a lush riparian area near the old dam which makes a pleasant place for a break. After the break we will go out the way we came in; that means a slippery at times uphill climb back to the saddle and then down back to the parking lot.

Please bring at least 2L of water, bring a snack/lunch and wear a hat and good hiking footwear. If you wear sneakers or non-hiking sandals you will regret it! The use of hiking poles is strongly recommended due to the slippery climb back to the saddle on the way back.

Dogs, firearms and tobacco/vaping products are NOT allowed.

By RSVPing "Yes" to this event you agree to not hold the Event Host/Organizer liable for any injury, death or personal property damage or loss that occurs during the event or in transit to or from the event.
8 attendees+3

Past events (214)

Wed, Apr 2, 2025, 9:00 AM MSTBeginner Ramble: Honey Bee Canyon Southern Loop Trail
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6 attendees+1

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