Walks of the week

from Jack Welch
Walk-the-Walk, FUTS 20 Walks in 40 Days, 1/2 Marathon Training

Please read the update carefully as there are a few changes and some interesting
information about the two upcoming Trail Talk Meetings at the Adult Center, 1/2 Marathon Training Walks and a new Series of Walks that will start in late August

WEDNESDAY 15 JULY Please Read
Flagstaff Trails Talk
Rogers Lake
Location: Adult Center
Time: 6:30 PM 6:30 PM
Rogers Lake is a possible Coconino County Natural Resource Open Space purchase (funding already in place) but we need public support. This meeting will be about Rogers Lake and its value to our area as a wetland. I am involved in this effort and would appreciate your attending this meeting to sign our petition. I will also have the complete schedule for the Coconino County Parks Series of Walks that will start in late August plus the latest information on the Big Brothers and Big Sisters Walking 1/2 Marathon (8 Aug). I will have
route maps for that event. And of course the new FUTS maps will be there also.
Please make plans to attend this meeting.
I need your help.
Free Cookies! (That always draws a crowd!)


SATURDAY 18 JULY This is also a training walk for the 1/2 Marathon
Scalawag Mountain Hike Mormon Mountain
Start Location: Dairy Springs Campground which is off the loop road that leads into the
Village of Mormon Lake. Park near the front entrance. The trail is at the rear of the
campground. About 6 total miles on a beautiful trail with only a few views but lots of
interesting plant life in this lush forest. We will also cross the Arizona Trail in this area.
Distance: About 7 total miles
Start Time: 8:00 AM 8:00 AM

SUNDAY 19 JULY
Celtic Mile Walk
Location: Fox Glenn Park
4200 East Butler Ave
A fun walk or run on the FoxGlenn FUTS between the hours of 9AM and 11AM
Cost: $5.00 which will get you a Pepsi T shirt, a beverage and a coupon for $2.00 off a ticket into the Arizona Highland Celtic Festival
1 Day $12.00 for adults
$4.00 for children (3 to 12 years old)
Proceeds from the walk/run will be used for future family events
I hope to see you all there!

MONDAY 20 JULY
FUTS 20 WALKS IN 40 DAYS
FUTS connection to Ft Tuthill from University Heights
Start Location: In the parking lot in front of the Fair Grounds where the FUTS enters the park
Time: 6:00 PM
Distance: About 3 total miles
This out and back will be from Ft Tuthill east toward University Heights.

TUESDAY 21 JULY Morning
Rogers Lake Discussion at the County Board of Supervisors
Location: Coconino County Board of Supervisors Office
219 East Cherry (Meeting Room on the First Floor)
Time: 10:00 AM 10:00 AM
I will be a part of the public making a presentation in support of Rogers Lake. There will also be a formal Power Point from the Coconino County Parks and Recreation Department
It would help our cause greatly if we could fill the seats with members of the public in support.

It would also help me to see some friendly faces as I am not a very secure public speaker.

TUESDAY 21 JULY Evening
Flagstaff Trails Talk
Rogers Lake - Where it stands as a possible purchase by Coconino County after the morning discussion at the County Board of Supervisors
Location: Adult Center
Time: 6:30 PM 6:30 PM
This follow up meeting to the Rogers Lake discussion which was held on the morning of 21 July meeting at the County Board of Supervisors. We need more signatures on our petition. The schedule for the upcoming Coconino County Parks new Series of walks will be available as will the new FUTS map.
You bring your pen (or pencil) and I'll bring the store bought cookies!

AND LASTLY:
If you are interested in doing the Big Brothers/Big Sisters 1/2 Marathon Walk we have put together a short training schedule.
Please don't attempt the 1/2 Marathon walk or the three training walks if you have not been walking shorter distances on a regular basis. This is for self sufficient walkers who will bring their own water and not expect any kind of support. Please don't put everybody else in jeopardy because you have not properly trained or planned.

1/2 Marathon Walk Training Schedule
SATURDAY 18 JULY - This is also a training hike for the 1/2 Marathon Walk
Mormon Mountain Climb (For more details/see the information above)
7 Total Miles
8:00 AM start

USFS/ NPS Interpretive Hikes


Saturday, July 18, 4 pm
Family Nature Walk
NPS ranger-teacher Charlene Stone will lead a walk for kids and families at Pine Grove Campground. Meet at Pine Grove amphitheater at 4 pm. Go 18 miles south of Flagstaff on Lake Mary Road to Pine Grove Campground. Parking available at amphitheater. Call 526-1157 ext 237 for information.

Saturday, July 18, 4 pm
Family Nature Walk
USFS ranger Steve Hirst will lead a walk for kids and families on the Dairy Springs Loop Trail. Meet at Dairy Springs amphitheater at 3 pm. Go 20 miles south of Flagstaff on Lake Mary Road to Mormon Lake turnoff. Proceed 3.7 miles to Dairy Springs. Call 527-8222 for information.