Calendar
of Events
for Summer 2010
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If
you
are
NEW, please
review the Participation Disclaimer (located below) and the section titled
"FAQ's and Club Rules"
BEFORE you
consider attending any CHCoA outings.
Participation Disclaimer
The Canine
Hiking Club of AZ is an unofficial,
not for profit
networking group. Each person is participating of their own will, you and you
alone
are
responsible for your safety and that of your dog(s). Please act accordingly
to
ensure all outings are safe and fun for everyone. Additionally, neither Jamie
DeBenedetto nor ANY person that has planned, offered, organized or invited others
to join them for an outing assumes any responsibility
for human or dog injury or death, loss of gear, or damage to vehicles at any time
before,
during, or after events.
Participation
in events
is voluntary and you do so at your own risk.
Outdoor activities can be dangerous, your participation in an event posted on
the Canine
Hiking Club of AZ website or Yahoo Group is acknowledgment
that you have read, understand and agree to the above.
(You may be asked
to sign
off on this disclaimer at each event before participating.)
New
outings and updated information about posted
events
will be
added to this calendar throughout the month.
While functions are rarely cancelled, we highly recommend contacting
the event organizer directly before attending just to make sure it is
in fact still going as scheduled and none of the posted information has changed.
Any person involved with the Canine Hiking
Club of AZ is welcome
to have their outing posted on the calendar. Simply email Jamie D.[Jdeben
(AT) hotmail.com] with the details and she will add it to
the calendar as soon as possible. We encourage posting your event on the club's
Yahoo Group as well.
The CHCoA Event Rating
Scale is located
at the bottom of this page or by clicking on Level in each hike description.
Suggestions from club members regarding day hiking and backpacking gear can be
found on the Dottie's Corner
page.
When one tugs at a single
thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest
of the world. ~John Muir
August 2010 (Updated 31 July)
Sunday Aug. 1st - Join James A. for a morning hike in
the Dreamy Draw area of the Phoenix Mtns. located in north central Phoenix.
Meeting Time & Place: 6 AM at the Dreamy Draw parking lot located at
the end of Northern just east of the 51 freeway.
Vehicle Info.: Cars okay - paved road, no parking fee.
Length: 2 to 3 miles RT - Level:
Easy + - Elevation: around 1,800 ft
Facilities: Yes - Water on Trail: No
Leash Etiquette: ON LEASH - The entire Phx Mtn. Preserve system maintains
a leash law of no more than 6'on all trails. Please respect this law so dogs will
always be welcome on the trails here.
Trail Info.: This area is right in the middle of the Phoenix Mtns. preserve,
the trails here are well marked and well traveled. The terrain type is the desert
we know and love, expect little to no shade along your route.
Other stuff: Bring plenty of water for you and your dog and wear clothing
appropriate to the weather. We
also advise carrying the 10
Essentials along with whatever other gear you feel you and your dog need for
a safe outing.
ADULTS ONLY; Beginners welcome
Sunday Aug. 8th - James A. is cordially inviting anyone
interested to join him for dinner at the Golden Corral in W. Phx. This is an
RSVP thing so please contact James no later than Wed. Aug. 4th
if you plan to attend. Contact: James
A. at 602-361-2445
Golden Corral is located near 57th Ave and Bethany Home Road. and James is planning
to meet at 4pm.
As the restaurant is any indoor only establishment dogs are not allowed.
Monday
Aug. 9th - Join Gary G. and a few others for a day hike in Chevron Canyon
located 17 miles NW of Heber off the 504 road. Heber
is about 125 NE of Mesa, 52 miles NE of Payson off the US 260.
Gary's given info.: We will be hiking in the bottom of Chevron canyon,
it is a beautiful picturesque place, with lots of wildlife, trees and several
creek crossings.
If
you are interested and want details please contact Gary
at garrfish_archie@yahoo.com or via his cell 480-225-5276.
He is willing to help with arrangements as to any accommodations needed.
Carpooling may be an option, if you are interested in working something out please
use our yahoo group to discuss.
Sunday Aug. 15th - Join James A. for a short morning
hike around Lookout Mtn. in N. Phoenix.
Meeting Time & Place: 6 AM at the trailhead parking lot located at
the end of 16th Street just south of Greenway Parkway..
Contact: James
A. at 602-361-2445
Vehicle Info.: In town, paved the whole way- No parking fee
Length: we'll decide depending on how hot it is - Level:
Easy - Elevation: around 1,700 ft
Facilities: drinking fountain at TH - Water on Trail: No
Leash Etiquette: ON LEASH - As part of the Phoenix Mtn Preserve
system the leash law of no more than 6'on all trails applies. Please respect
this
law so dogs will always be welcome on the trails here.
Trail Info.: Exposed desert trails winding around and up and over a couple
of different hills.
Other stuff: Please contact the hike leader at least 1 day in advance if
you are planning to attend or have questions.
Bring plenty of water for you and your dog and wear clothing appropriate to the
weather. We also advise carrying the 10
Essentials along with whatever other gear you feel you and your dog
need for a safe outing. ADULTS ONLY; Beginners
welcome
Saturday and Sunday Aug. 21st and 22nd - Day hiking with
optional campout on the Mogollon Rim NE of Payson. James A. and
dogs will meet
anyone interested at the McDonald's in Payson at 9am on Sat.
Hikes will likely take place both days and will
be decided by the group. There may be a camping fee.
Contact: James
A. at 602-361-2445
Please call James for event details at least 3 days in advance so he
has time to return your call. ADULTS ONLY; Beginners
welcome
Event
Rating Scale
Effortless
- No experience or fitness
ability
needed. Usually denotes a non-exercise event.
Easy - Beginner level, low fitness ability okay. Denotes day-hikes less than 4 miles per day with very little elevation change or terrain difficulty (primarily flat terrain on an easy walking surface).
Easy + - Beginner level, low fitness ability okay. Denotes hikes less than 6 miles per day with very little elevation change or terrain difficulty.
Moderate - Novice level, some fitness ability needed. Denotes hikes less than 10 miles per day with some increase in elevation and/or terrain difficulty (some up and down and more challenging walking surface) and/or weather conditions.
Moderate + - Novice level, some fitness ability needed. Denotes hikes less than 12 miles per day with a definite increase in elevation and/or terrain difficulty and/or weather conditions.
Advanced - Suitable for those with advanced skills and a strong level of fitness. Usually denotes hikes over 12 miles per day with increased terrain difficulty, elevation change and/or intense weather conditions.
Whoa Nellie! - This level is reserved for experienced and well conditioned hikers only. Treks in this category are either long (over 16 miles in a single day) and/or have extreme terrain and elevation challenges along with possible adverse weather conditions.
**Please Note: The rating scale is only a "general" guide as to the level of the event given from the perspective of the person who organized the function. It is based on the info. they have gathered or their personal experience with the area. This person assumes no responsibility for changes or inaccurate info. Hiking can be a dangerous activity, please read the club's disclaimer located at the top of this page before joining us for an event. If you have questions about the difficulty of a function please contact the person who planned the event directly before you attend.