July 16, 2026
Members and Visitors Welcome
to: Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
from: Lin Chao
reply to: aztrailblazerspresident@gmail.com
subject: AZHC Meeting, July 16, 2026
Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club Meeting
Tempe Bar and Grill in Phoenix - SaltFire Brewing Co.
530 W. Broadway Road , Tempe 85252
when:
Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM
They are conveniently located near freeways and accessible from Scottsdale, Phoenix and the East and South Valley. The menu is varied and affordable- Taco Tuesdays and happy hour menu available and they have several rooms available to us- quiet, cool and projector/ screen or monitor ready to use. Even parking is easy.
So please join us.
Please RSVP to
so we have a guestimate of how many attendees will be there.
| Guest Speaker: John King | ||
| Subject: Arizona Trail We will be in the up stairs room | ||
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If you have you been considering hiking the Arizona Trail or parts of it or just interested in the Arizona Trail then the
July Trailblazers meeting is the place to have all your questions answered. Come learn about the Arizona Trail Association and the
Arizona Trail. Our own club member, John King, will talk about his experience of completing the Arizona Trail Last year and the
planning and execution of the hiking plan to complete the 800 mile trail. Learn about the resources available and how to plan and
check water availability along the trail. |
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Welcome, Introductions Reports: President: Lin Chao Treasurer: Tom Simonick Webmaster: Michael Humphrey Statistician: Cindy Duke Previous Hikes: May 8 - Desert Botanical Garden Night Hike, Phoenix: Lin Chao May 9 - Elephant Butte Jeep drive, Superstitions: Robert Plowman May 10 - 14 - Horseshoe Bend Paddle, Lee Ferry: Norma Scott May 18 - Watson Lake Kayaking, Watson Lake: Chuck Parsons May 23 - << open >> May 30 - << open >> Jun 6 - << open >> Jun 12 - 14 - Aravaipa Beginners Backpacking Trip, Galiuro Mountains: Michael Humphrey Jun 18 - 21 - West Fork Backpacking Trip, Sedona: Terry Kelley Jun 20 - << open >> Jun 27 - << open >> Jul 4 - << open >> Jul 11 - << open >> Upcoming Hikes: Jan 17 - Deer Creek Trail #45 Day Hike, Sunflower: Vicky Johnson Jan 18 - Arizona Balloon Classic at Wild Horse Pass, Wild Horse Pass: Lin Chao Jan 19 - Bartlett Lake Kayaking, Phoenix: Chuck Parsons Jan 24 - Awards Potluck and Hike, Phoenix: Lin Chao Jan 31 - Hike leader training, Gilbert: Lin Chao Jan 27 - Feb 1 - Bright Angel and Clear Creek Backpack, Grand Canyon: Terry Kelley Feb 7 - Black Canyon Trail Day Hike, Black Canyon: Michael Humphrey Feb 14 - Renaissance Event, Apache Junction: Li Li Feb 19 - Pass Mountain in and outHike, Mesa: Gene Feb 19 - 22 - Bright Angel Trail to Tonto Trail to Hermit Trail, Grand Canyon: Terry Kelley Feb 21 - << open >> Feb 28 - << open >> Mar 7 - << open >> Mar 14 - << open >> Mar 16 - 20 - Joshua Tree Trip, California: Lin Chao