Hiking Club

Registration Status:

Closed

Event Date:

2/22/2024

Event Time:

7:30 am - 12:30 pm

Category:

Clubs

Sterling Grove Hiking Club | February Meet Up

Sidewinder Ridgeback Ocotillo Loop – Phoenix Sonoran Preserve

February 22 | RSVP HER E
Meet at the Tennis Courts at 7:30 AM and we will carpool to the trailhead

The hike is in the Northern section of the Phoenix Sonoran Preserve, starting from the Apache Wash Trailhead, 1600 E Sonoran Desert Drive. Great opportunity to see the hot air balloons. We will hike in a counter clockwise loop. From the trailhead, we will take Sidewinder, cut across on Ridgeback and head back to the trailhead via Ocotillo. There is an option make it a bit of a longer hike if we wish.

Rating: Moderate for experienced hikers
Trail type: Rocky and steep in places
Estimated hiking time: 2 to 2.5 hours

Total Time Commitment 4 to 4.5 hours
Hiking distance: About 5 miles
Elevation gain: 500

Please come prepared with the following:
2-3 liters of water, snacks, hat, sturdy hiking shoes and consider poles is required

No Fee

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