Walks Galore

County Parks Walk Series/ Walk-the-Walk
from Jack Welch

FRIDAY 14 AUGUST
County Parks Walk Series
Sawmill Park
Start Location: Flagstaff Police Department Parking Lot
Time: 8:00 AM 8:00 AM
About 4 total miles of walking as we trek Sinclair Wash down to the Confluence of the Rio de Flag,
Sinclair Wash and Bow and Arrow Wash.

SATURDAY 15 AUGUST Please note the start time
Walk The Walk
FUTS Tunnel Under Highway 17
Start Location: Pullian Airport in the parking lot furthest from the terminal
Time: 5:00 PM 5:00 PM
About 4 total miles of walking as we use the tunnel under I-17 over to Ft Tuthill County Park

SUNDAY 16 AUGUST
Kendrick Mountain Climb
Start Location: Out Ft Valley Road which becomes Highway 180. At FR 245 (about 15 miles from the Flagstaff City Hall) turn left. Drive 3 miles to FR 171. Turn right for three more miles to FR 190.
Turn right and its less than a 1/2 mile to the trailhead
Time: 8:00 AM 8:00 AM
Distance: 9 Total Miles
A beautiful hike with some wonderful views. The second highest mountain in Arizona

TUESDAY 18 AUGUST
Walk Into Summer
Start Location: Adult Center
Time: 8:00 AM
About 3 total miles in and around the surrounding neighborhood

THE THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED!

WEDNESDAY 19 AUGUST
Flagstaff Trails Talk Meeting
A presentation by Kay Perelstein
about a seldom discussed subject -
Those who wander - Alzheimer's Disease
Location: Adult Center
Time: 6:30 PM
We live inside a big woods with many trails - An easy place
to get lost. This important discussion will be about folks who
have this problem and the people who live with them.
It's a delicate subject but one we all need to know more about.
Everybody Welcome!
Please do bring a friend!

USFS/NPS INTERPRETIVE HIKES
from Steve Hirst

Thursday, August 13, 9 am to noon
Walnut Canyon Overlook
Join ranger Jane Jackson on this five-mile walk along the Arizona Trail horse bypass. The way passes through open oak-conifer forest and crosses a small canyon on the way to an overlook into Walnut Canyon. See an ancient landscape with a wide variety of plants and trees. Difficulty: moderate with canyon crossing. Take I-40 east to Walnut Canyon and follow monument access road to FR 303 (Old Walnut Canyon Road) before monument entrance. Follow FR 303 two miles to Arizona Trailhead parking area. Difficulty: moderate with canyon crossing. Bring hiking shoes, water, and snacks. Trekking poles helpful. Call 527-8222 for information.

Friday, August 14, 9 am to 1 pm
The Mineral Belt Meets the Flim-Flam new hike
Join rangers Steve and Lois Hirst and accompanying historians as they trace the grade of the abandoned Arizona Mineral Belt railroad south from Pine Grove to its junction with the Flagstaff & Southern RR. Follow portions of the 800-mile Arizona Trail through sunny meadows and ponderosa glades and use the new trail gate at Pine Grove. No more bending through barbed wire! Go 18 miles south on Lake Mary Road to Pine Grove Campground. Park in the first pullout on the campground access road. Difficulty: moderate for five-mile distance. Level. Bring hiking shoes, water, lunch or snack for lunch break at Railroad Tank. Call 527-8222 for information.

Sunday, August 16, 9 am to noon
The Lava Tube
Join special ranger Heidi Strickfaden on an exploration of the Hart Prairie shield volcano lava tube. Yes, you heard right: HEIDI, yielding to popular demand for a command performance of her signature hike. She will lead you three-quarters of a mile underground into a cavern made by flowing lava thousands of years ago. Wear ankle-height boots and a jacket (It's cool down there). Even though it's 35 feet high in places, a bicycle or ski helmet is recommended for occasional low ceilings. At least one flashlight per person is a must. Difficulty: moderate for rocky footing and occasional skooching. Meet at parking area at intersection of highway 180 and Snowbowl Road. Group limit 20 and age limit 12 or older; call 527-8222 for reservations. Leave your name and number if I'm not in, and I'll call to confirm.