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 14 - Storm Trails Hike, Prescott: Billie & Neil May 18 - Watson Lake Kayaking, Watson Lake: Chuck Parsons May 23 - The Crack Jeep and Hike, Superior: Robert Plowman May 28 - Bell Trails Hike, Sedona: Billie & Neil May 30 - << open >> Jun 6 - << open >> Jun 12 - 14 - Aravaipa Beginners Backpacking Trip, Galiuro Mountains: Michael Humphrey Jun 20 - Kendrick Mtn Hike, Flagstaff: Mike Nelson Jul 9 - Phoenix Preserve Hike, Phoenix: Billie & Neil Jul 11 - Mogollon Rim, Payson: Michael Humphrey Upcoming Hikes: Jul 16 - Myrtle Tunnel Hike, Phoenix: Billie & Neil Jul 17 - 18 - Flagstaff Day Hikes, Flagstaff: Tamar Gottfried Jul 20 - Willow Springs Kayaking, Willow Springs Lake: Chuck Parson Jul 25 - << open >> Aug 2 - Heard Museum Event, Phoenix: Lin Chao Aug 8 - << open >> Aug 15 - << open >> Aug 22 - << open >> Aug 29 - << open >> Sept 9 - 15 - Hoover Wilderness Backpack, California: Terry Kelley Sept 12 - Taawa & Big Bang Hike, Flagstaff: Victoria Johnson