Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Thunderbird Day Hike
when December 14, 2024 Saturday
where Thunderbird Conservation Park
the hike     This will be a little romp through the hills. Start from the back of the amphitheater and do a loop up and around this hill. At the top of the hill we can look around the Phoenix area. Continue around the hill, then we’ll be back at the cars, so persons who only want a "D" hike can stop here.
    For the "C" hike, continue across 59th Ave. on a bridge and up the Arrowhead Trail. This is a little more of a climb. We will stop at the top to see the views. Then it is time to go down the other side and around the hill to return to the cars.
    For the "B" hike, continue across 59th Ave. on a bridge and north on Coach Whip Trail. The C hikers will go south to thier cars. This is a little more of a climb. We will stop at the top to see the views. Then it is time to go down the other side and around the hill to return to the cars.
    Note that each loop ends at the parking lot, so you can switch hikes. We may stop for lunch after the hike.
Bring:
•  At least 2 liters of water
•  Hiking boots
•  Hat
Optional:
•  Hiking poles
•  Lunch or snacks
•  Sunscreen
•  Camera
distance 3 to 10 miles
time 2-4 hours
EC +-1000' elevation change
elevations 1300' (Amphitheater Trailhead) to 1900' (Arrowhead Point)
type single, double, trible loop
starting at Thunderbird Amphitheater
on trail 100% — Coach Whip, Sunrise, Arrowhead, Cholla Trails
rating "D, C or B"      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 Phoenix
leader    Email the leader to confirm.
meet 9:00 AM at Thunderbird Amphitheater.
drive
•  Take Loop 101 to 59th Ave.
Exit north onto 59th Ave; take 59th Ave. into the park.
Turn left (west) at the first entrance and find a place to park.
The Amphitheater is on the west side of the parking areas, up the hill a little. There is parking next to the Amphitheater.

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