Tonto Times October 2024

• Tue., Oct. 22: Dixie Mine Trl (Golden Eagle TH, Fountain Hills - 6 miles, 550’ elevation change, 2.5 hours, $2 park admission) • Wed., Nov. 6: Marcus Landslide Trl (Tom's Thumb TH, Scottsdale - 3.9 miles, 508' elevation change, 1.5 hrs) • Tue., Nov. 19: Black Mountain (Black Mtn TH, Cave Creek – 2.2 miles, 1204’ elevation change, 2 hours) • Thu., Dec. 5: Dragonfly Trl Loop (Spur Cross Ranch, Cave Creek - 3.8 miles, 383' elevation change, 1.5 hrs, $3 park admission) • Tue., Dec. 17: Bell Pass/Wingate Pass Loop (Gateway TH, Scottsdale – 9.9 miles, 2053’ elevation change, 4.5 hours) • Tue., Jan. 7: Elephant Mountain (Spur Cross Ranch, Cave Creek – 7 miles, 1400’ elevation change, 3.5 hours, $3 park admission) • Wed. Jan. 22: Go John, Quartz & Slate Loop (Cave Creek Regional Park - 7.1 miles, 951' elevation change, 3 hrs, $3 park admission) • Tue., Feb.11: Mesquite Hollow/Western Loop (Adero Cyn TH, Fountain Hills – 6 miles, 1400’ elevation change, 3 hours) • Wed., Feb. 26: Pass Mountain Loop (Usery Mountain Regional Park - 7.7 miles, 1,049' elevation change, 4 hrs, $3 park admission) • Tue., Mar. 11: Wave Cave (Lost Goldmine TH, Superstitions – 3 miles, 869’ elevation change, 2.5 hours) • Wed., Mar. 26: Miners Summit Trl (Superstitions - 8.5 miles, 1,312' elevation change,4 hrs) • Tue., Apr.1: Mt. Ord (Mazatzal Wilderness – 8 miles, 1800’ elevation change, 3.5 hours) For additional hike information and descriptions of these trails, go to alltrails.com, hikearizona.com, or arizonahiking.blogspot.com. 2024 – 2025 VERDES HIKING CALENDAR Everyone is welcome to join a hike! There is no need to sign up in advance; just show up. Visit some of the most interesting local hiking trails. For all hikes, meet in the Rio Verde Community Center parking lot at 7:55 AM. Bring your own water bottle, and wear hiking shoes/boots and sunscreen. Hiking poles are optional.

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