Calendar
of Events
for Fall 2012
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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, Yahoo Group or Facebook page 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 host 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 and Facebook page 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.
September 2012 (Updated 8 Sept)
Night Hikes will resume in Oct - Jamie will be leading a 2 to 2.5 hr night hikes somewhere in the North Valley a few nights a month (most likely on Fridays) as long as there is interest. We'll start around sundown with possible earlier starts as temps cool down. If anyone is interested please shoot Jamie an email (jdeben@hotmail.com) or post a message on the yahoo or FB pages.
CANCELLED due to illness ------- Saturday
Sept. 22nd - Jamie D. will be leading a day hike
in the Woodchute Wilderness south of Jerome, AZ
Meeting Time &
Place: 7:30am at the Park-n-Ride located on the SW corner of I-17
and Bell Rd. We can meet folks farther north off I-17 if needed. Please let Jamie
know if this is your situation.
Contact:
Jamie
D - 623-223-2636 or jdeben@hotmail.com
Vehicle Info: Passenger cars are fine - Could be a parking fee at the TH
Length: between 6.5 and 7.5 RT miles - Level:
Moderate - Elevation: 7000 ft up to 7700 ft
Facilities:
Yes at nearby campground - Water on Trail: Possibly in one of several
tanks, but please don't rely on it.
Leash Etiquette: ON LEASH - All wilderness areas require
users to observe the standard 6 ft leash law for all dogs using the area that
are not hunting.
Trail Info: Depending on group size and ability we will either hike the
Woodchute Trail as an out and back or we'll undertake a 7.5 mile loop using the
Woodchute, Martin Canyon and Rick Tank Trails; Numbers 102, 103 and 104. The area
is a mix of Ponderosa Pine forest and conifer woodland so some of the trail will
be shaded with other parts exposed. If we do the 7.5 mile loop hike we'll also
wend our way through Martin Canyon, which will likely have slightly different
vegitation. There are a few springs/tanks along the way and some very good scenic
overlooks. Total elevation gain is not much but if you are looking for a nice
flat hike, this isn't it!
Other stuff:
Please contact Jamie D. at
least 2 days in advance if you plan to attend. Bring plenty
of water
for you and your dog, a lunch and wear clothing appropriate
to
the weather (it should be cooler up there). We absolutely recommend all hikers
carry the 10
Essentials along with whatever other gear you feel you and your dog need for
a safe outing.
Looking ahead in
2012...
Oct & Nov - Jamie
D. will cont. hiking the Black Canyon Trail
section by section.
We currently have less than 15 miles to go until we reach the northern terminus
near Mayer, AZ. More info. on the
BCT can found at http://www.bctaz.com/
Please watch the Yahoo and Facebook pages for more discussion on these hikes.
Event
Rating Scale
Effortless
- No experience or fitness
ability
needed. Usually denotes a non-exercise event.
Easy - Beginner level, very low fitness ability okay. Denotes day-hikes less than 3 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 5 miles per day with very little elevation change or terrain difficulty.
Moderate - Novice level, some fitness ability needed. Denotes hikes less than 8 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, high fitness ability needed. Denotes hikes less than 13 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 13 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.