Feb Group Hike: Dutchman's - Bluff Springs loop

Daryl

The inaugural Group Hike Of The Month (GHOTH) is coming up!
When: Saturday Feb 7th 8am
Where: Peralta Trailhead
We will be doing the the Dutchman’s/Bluff Springs loop starting on the Dutchman’s trail at Peralta trailhead and returning to Peralta trailhead on the Bluff Springs trail. The hike is about 9.5 miles long (some maps say 8.5) and there are a couple of moderate climbs along the way. Total elevation gain throughout the hike is about 1500 feet. This is a great loop hike and at an easy pace everyone should be able to do it. Pack a lunch because we will be stopping for lunch near Bluff Springs. I’m estimating 5-6 hours total time but if it takes more time that is fine too.
Afterward we will meet for food and beverage.

Head count Thus far...
MAYBE
desertgirl
Daddee
Cindy
JW63
GroupHiker
Jaimie
Ronney

WILL BE THERE
Trishness
phrankster + George
Mike
paintninaz
Shihiyea
CatValet
dcornelius + Ron
HikerInGilbert
Mario
Suzaz +Harley
plus my wife me and our two dogs.
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desertgirl · Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ

I am interested....
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Canyon Dweller · Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 712 Location: Denver, CO

I have really got to find a job that gives me Saturdays off, this is really getting to me.
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Trishness · Posted: 1/5/2004, 11:25 pm Post subject:

I'm there

Trish
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phrankster · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 65 Location: Chandler

I'm pretty sure I can get that Saturday off, so count me in too.

Daryl · Posted: 1/8/2004, 10:46 am Post subject:

Anyone else?

This is a great hike, I'm sure everyone that has been on it will agree. How about if I bring a cooler full of beer for after the hike?

FREE BEER!
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mike · What box? Joined: 30 Dec 2002 Posts: 3134

Make that Fat TIre and you have a deal!! Beer

Actually, AFAIK , I'm in. And yes, I agree, this is a great hike!!
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paintninaz · Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 3515

Rocky and I are in !! wave

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

I'll be hiking and soaking in S. California.
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CatValet · Posted: 1/8/2004, 11:28 am Post subject:

with Lars????? Shocked

Daddee · Posted: 1/8/2004, 2:04 pm Post subject:

I would like to be in.

That's about the best I can do right now.
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Guest · Posted: 1/8/2004, 2:22 pm Post subject:

Ditto what Daddee said

Shihiyea · Joined: 20 Oct 2003 Posts: 1135

If nothing changes in my life, I'm IN!!! Yes! A weekend without plans, so far! Mary

CatValet · Posted: 1/8/2004, 6:32 pm Post subject:

We're planning on it.

Daryl · Posted: 1/8/2004, 8:24 pm Post subject:

That's better, now I'm happy Very Happy

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