April 2007 GHOTM

Posted: 3/19/2007, 3:18 pm Post subject: April 2007 GHOTM

The April 2007 Group Hike Of The Month will be Parsons Trail on Saturday April, 21st at 9:30 AM
We'll plan on meeting at the Deer Valley Center (101 and 27th Ave) Starbucks at 7:00 AM to carpool from there. We will wait until 7:15 for stragglers before leaving.

We plan on starting the hike around 9:30 AM at the trail.

It's an easy 7 - 7.5 mile out and back along Sycamore Creek. There may be a few water crossings that should be easy and dry with interspersed shade and optional swimming along the way and at the turn around point.

There's a decent description over on HAZ -
http://www.hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=86
Here's directions to the trail from HAZ -

outside1 · Joined: 19 Sep 2003 Posts: 366 Location: Mesa, AZ

It looks like you guys are going to have a great turn out; I wish I could join in. Sad

I am “On Call” and just can’t take the chance of not being available if needed. So have fun you all!
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evenstar · Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 5548 Location: SCW by way of CA

GTG, considering the time it takes to get coffee at Starbuck's tomorrow a.m., what time do you figure we'll actually be on the road and reach the bridge to pick up Strawlady? I also imagine we'll make our ususal "Rest Stop" before we turn off I-17 and Carolyn, I can call you from there to give you a better idea on our pickup time at the bridge.
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evenstar · Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 5548 Location: SCW by way of CA

evenstar · Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 5548 Location: SCW by way of CA

General information: I believe that gas sells for 5 to 10 cents a gal cheaper in Cottonwood than here in the valley. You might wanna keep a lookout on the way up to spot the cheapest and hit it on the return trip.
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GTG · Posted: 4/20/2007, 1:30 pm Post subject:

jmzblond · Posted: 4/20/2007, 1:38 pm Post subject:

Dave has a gig tomorrow night a little earlier than usual. He might not be able to stick around after the hike. If he has to leave early and not have dinner, do you think I could find a ride home w/ anyone?????? I'd hate to miss Mexican food.
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CatValet · Posted: 4/20/2007, 2:07 pm Post subject:

I'm sure we can deal with it, Jaime.

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wanderingsoul · Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 2285 Location: Gilbert AZ

This looks like another big Turnout.... Looking good, even if it rains. I'm looking forward to it.
Sorry Tony, I almost had to bail myself, but worked things out. Whew!!
See all in the morning.
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maryphyl · Posted: 4/20/2007, 6:43 pm Post subject:

Not coming after all--my daughter is in the hospital and i don't want to be gone--mp
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srlatty · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 270 Location: Ahwatukee

Looks like we are going to make it after all. We will meet up with you guys at the Starbucks between 7 and 7:15. We are gonna have to take off after the hike also. Grandma and Grandpa are gonna watch Annie and they have dinner plans tomorrow night. So we gotta high tail it out of there afterwards. See you all in the morning.
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oliverr99 · Joined: 04 Jul 2006 Posts: 632 Location: Glendale

So should I plan to get wet in the creek from crossing it? I have never been there before. I know it is suppose to rain tonight, early tomorrow morning. But I was curious about the creek crossing? Thanks!!
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Hikngrl · Posted: 4/21/2007, 5:21 am Post subject:

So is every one bailing or are we still hiking? If everyone is bailing does anyone still want to meet for breakfast? Wildflower Bread company makes a mean breakfast and it is right next door to the Starbucks we are scheduled to meet at......
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Hikngrl · Posted: 4/21/2007, 5:26 am Post subject:

OK, I am gonna go get ready! See you all at Starbucks!
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GTG · Posted: 4/21/2007, 5:33 am Post subject:

I'm planning on getting ready too. Rain now doesn't mean rain in two hours or rain 70 miles away. I still haven't had a rain out for one of my GHOTM and we still may not today. I'm planning on meeting at Starbucks by 7:30 AM and we'll figure it out from there.

If the general consensus say hiking = no, then we can all go to breakfast.
Most of you have my cell phone number so you can call me or PM me.
See y'all there!

GTG
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