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Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Sycamore Rim Trail Day Hike

when	July 21, 2024 Sunday
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where	Kaibab National Forest
the hike	Sycamore Canyon Wilderness is the second largest canyon in Arizona and it is equally scenic as the largest, Oak Creek Canyon. Sycamore Canyon Wilderness contains more than 50,000 acres of colorful cliffs, soaring pinnacles, and one of the world’s rarest habitats. You may encounter wildlife such as black bears, mountain lions, ringtail cats, and javelina.     The Sycamore Rim Trail was first proposed in 1975. It contains ponds, streams, cliffs and deep canyons which was unique. The Sycamore Falls Trailhead was added during the summer of 1988 to accommodate hikers.     The trail forms a loop with access at several points along it. The northern and western sections of this loop travel through ponderosa pine forests, first ascending to a ridgeline and then descending to Sycamore Falls, a 100-foot drop which, with the cooperation of monsoon rains, will be flowing. There may also be five or six small waterfalls along the way. The southern and eastern portions of the loop follow the scenic rim of Sycamore Canyon. We will be only doing the Pomeroy Tanks to Sycamore Rim over look. That includes Sycamore Falls. Bring extra shoes & socks, we cross the stream a couple of times. See Map.     This hike is described on page 218 of Flagstaff Hikes by Richard & Sherry Mangum.
distance	6 - 8 miles
time	5-6 hours
EC	+- 200' elevation change
elevations	6720 (trailhead) to 7251 (ridgeline)
rating	"C", Rate yourself as a hiker.
on trail	100% — Sycamore Rim Trail
dogs?	no
type	in and out
starting at	Pomeroy Tanks Trailhead off of White Horse Lake Rd
starting at	Pomeroy Tanks Trailhead
cost	Sharing gas expenses with the driver. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member.
weather	Williams
leader	You must email the leader to confirm. Please state where you want to meet, Please include your cell phone number in case we need to contact you the day of the hike.
meet	9:30 AM at the Mcdonald’s at Pilot Travel Center, I-40 west of Flagstaff, exit #185 12500 Bellemont, AZ 86015.
drive	•  Take I-40 west from the Pilot Travel Center to the Garland Prairie exit (#167). • Exit southbound onto FR 141. • Continue south for about 12 miles. • Turn right on to White Horse Lake Rd. (FR 109), continue to Pomeroy Tanks Trailhead. NOTE: The hike may be subject to change or canceled depend on the weather due to possible flash floods. Also be prepared for your boots to get wet, since there are few stream crossings. Mosquito repellent and netting are highly recommended.

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