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Hello fellow hiking enthusiasts.
Saturday, April 1 is looking like a beautiful day for a saunter through the desert! Forecast is for mostly sunny skies with projected temperatures in the lower 50's at start time with projected high temperatures in the upper 70's in the afternoon. As previously mentioned, and as this is a point-to-point hike, RSVP is appreciated. At this point there are no other confirmed hikers so I will send a final update later in the week to confirm whether I will be making the LeBuzz start of just heading for the Gabe Zimmerman trailhead.
Arizona Trail Passage #8, Rincon Valley – LeBuzz on Catalina Highway meet time 7AM for 7:15AM departure with 8AM hike time
This is a point-to-point hike that will begin at the Gabe Zimmerman trailhead, as the southern access point. We will be hiking primarily in desert scrub and saguaros, passing through Colossal Cave Mountain Park and ending at the northern trailhead on South Pistol Hill Rd. Due to the distance, this hike is categorized as intermediate covering 12.5 miles and offering 1,300 vertical feet, in gradual gains. This is a great hike for increasing stamina and endurance. As this is a point-to-point hike, we will be coordinating vehicles at each end so RSVP is requested.
Projected hiking time will be from 7-8 hours allowing time for breaks and meals on the trail. Please be sure to bring plenty of water, food & sunscreen for a full day in the desert. 3-4 liters of water are highly recommended.
Hope to have some of you join and see you on the trails!
