Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Crested Saguaro Day Hike
| when |
Trip Report :
November 11, 2021
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| where |
McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Scottsdale |
| the hike |
We will hike Cholla Mountain Loop starting at Browns Ranch Trailhead
to see two normal size and one fancy shape crested saguaros.
The hike is rated easy, with some minor ups and downs, mostly flat trails. If we
have a chance we will spot Gila monsters, tortoises and chuckwallas on the trails.
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| distance |
7 miles |
| time |
4-5 hours |
| EC |
+-300' elevation change |
| type |
round trip |
| starting at |
Browns Ranch Trailhead |
| on trail |
100% |
| rating |
"C"
Rate yourself as a hiker. |
| dogs allowed |
no |
| cost |
Sharing gas expenses with the driver.
The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member. |
| weather |
Scottsdale |
| meet |
7:30 AM at Browns Ranch Trailhead. |
| drive |
| • |
Take loop 101 to Pima-Princess Road, exit 36. |
| • |
Go north on Pima Road for 6 miles to Dynamite Blvd. |
| • |
Turn right on Dynamite and go east 5 miles to Alma School Pkwy. |
| • |
Turn left on Alma School Pkwy and go north 1.25 miles to the trailhead. |
| • |
Meet at the ramada. |
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