Hike is moderate EXCEPT FOR 8+ FOOT HIGH WALL that will require scaling. There is no way around so all hikers should be comfortable with limited footing at the top 3 feet.

An exploration of several slickrock washes, or chutes, in the drainages of the East and West Forks of Turkey Creek. The walk includes sections on social trails, washes (both smooth and gravelly), some animal trails with minor bush-whacking, and one significant, scrambly ascent.

Meet up in VOC on the east side of the Village Vista shops. From Sedona take 179 south to the Jacks Canyon round about, turn east and then left at the first street which is Cortez. We will carpool to the trailhead on Verde Valley School Road. This is a great hike, scenic views. There are some easy up and downs, no big climbs. The trail has some loose rocks and there is a lot of dust, so poles are a good idea. Easy hike.

Short Steep Climb up. Poles needed

This version is just under 5 miles. This is not an entry-level hike. The notch is very steep, poles are needed along with six foot spacing between hikers. Lots of loose soil and rocks.

Steep and slippery descents.

Inclement weather

Beautiful views, sticks recommended

If unvaccinated for COVID, it is strongly recommended to wear a mask during the hike meet-up and sign-in, and to refrain from carpooling.

Meet at Posse Ground for directions to trailhead that you can individually drive to. Bring hiking poles/gloves for scrambling section.

New Hike - aka, Big Park Overlook and More. Meetup and sign-in will be at the Baldwin TH parking area at the end of Verde Valley School Rd. (Note, a parking pass is required.) From there, we will carpool a short distance to the trailhead to commence the hike. Hike ends back at the Baldwin TH. Beware, this hike has steep ascents and descents.

This hike will go out to the cow pies and then back for at least 5.5 miles. Polls may be useful for some parts of this trail.

Note the 8:00 a.m. meet-up time in VOC due to parking limitations at the trailhead on weekends. A parking pass is required. Poles are recommended.

One of the more difficult Dogie hikes. Steep downhill on Norm's Notch. Note changed to 8:00 am start.

Registration opens Noon, Feb 10, by email only to Charlie Schudson keynoteseminars@gmail.com Maximum enrollment: 20 Pre-registration required (waiting list will be maintained) Cost: Estimated $25/person, depending on enrollment, as we will divide the tour fee. Plus a recommended $10/person contribution to driver. On the Navajo Reservation, seventy miles northeast of Sedona, we will meet our guide, Dr. G. Kent Colbath for our hike and geological exploration of these magnificent bigger-than-Niagara falls. On our way back, Dr. Colbath will take us to a volcanic site, the source of the river-blocking lava flow resulting in formation of the falls, 20,000 years ago. Then we’re welcome to free-fall on our own – perhaps a Flagstaff feast or just a quick stop at DQ as we drive down 89A.

Soldiers Heights in reverse. Some walking along cliffs with drop offs.

Nice hike with some ups and downs. A short but somewhat steep climb up to the Ant Hill; but, otherwise, a pretty mellow hike with some terrain changes. Poles are a good idea. Moderate Amblers hike.

Meet at Sunset Park parking lot in West Sedona off Sunset Dr.

Meet-up and sign-in will be at the Fay Canyon Trailhead at 8:30. A parking pass is required. Poles are recommended.

MEET AT 8:00 A.M. at the Bell Rock Vista Trailhead parking lot for hike sign in and start. This lot is just north of the VOC, immediately past the Circle K convenience store. The early meet-up is due to limited parking spaces. The Rabbit Ears hike will follow an entirely different route than the Drovers version of this hike in February. There is an optional steep scramble up to the base of the Rabbit Ears rock formation.

An extended version of the popular Dogies' hike, with additional red rock views. Meet up at Broken Arrow trail head. We are meeting early to avoid the crowd at the TH.

We have meet ups in 2 locations. Posse Ground and in VOC on the east side of the Vista Village Shops off of Cortez and Jacks Cayon Rd. Meet up is at 8:00 due to limited of parking at the trailhead. We will carpool to the trailhead location off of Chapel Rd, where the Mystic trailhead is. We actually take off from the Chapel parling lot, but not sure we can park there. We join up with Little Horse Trail but veer off to the right where the trail takes you up to Chicken Point. We then enter into a wilderness area. This is a social trail with beautiful views. It is not maintained. There are areas where the trail is overgrown with tree limbs and other thorny plants. Long sleeves and long pants are recommended, as are poles! There are some relatively steep ups and downs. This is a hard Amblers hike.

Note this hike is not for everyone. It involves lots of scrambling, loose footing and slots. That said hike is very rewarding and has not been done in recent years.

This variation of the Lizard Head hike is 4.1 miles long with a 1,000' CEG. This is one of the more challenging Drover hikes. Hiking poles are recommended. If unvaccinated for COVID, it is strongly recommended to wear a mask during the hike meet-up and sign-in, and to refrain from carpooling.

Meeting place will be at Huckaby (Schnebly Road) Trailhead. Moderate hike with an optional rock scramble. NINE A.M. meetup and start.

Different version from previous years

Meet up is at Sunset Park. The trail head is off of Shelby Rd near the recycling center. About 4.5 miles, some up and down. Moderate Ambler hike.

Total mileage between 5.5 and 6 miles!

Descending steep cracks, poles recommend

Meet-up and sign-in will be at the Huckaby Trailhead at 8:00 am. Get there early as the parking lot fills quickly. A parking pass is required. This is a difficult hike with ledges and a slot. This version of the hike will be approximately 5.5 miles.

Meet early at PG (8:00 a.m.) then carpool/drive to Boynton Canyon TH. Parking permit required.

This hike does a circumnavigation of Doe Mtn. There are some ups and downs, poles are a good idea. This hike is about 5.5 miles, great views. About 400 ft of elevation gain. Moderate Amblers hike. Meet up at Posse Ground where we will then carpool to the Aerie Trailhead parking lot.

For the day's hikers whose schedules will permit - and any other Westerner members that wish to join us after the hike - it has been proposed to have a post-hike meet-up at that institutional Village of Oak Creek watering hole, PJ's Village Pub, 40 West Cortez Dr, to discuss the day's hiking adventure, get to know any of our new members, and participate in general camaraderie of the Club.

Meet at Yavapai Vista Trailhead.

Meet-up and sign-in will be at the Jordan Trailhead at 8:30 a.m. While rated "Medium", this is not an entry-level hike. Ledges and climbs/descents in areas of loose rocks/soil will be encountered. Hiking poles are recommended. BRING RAIN GEAR IN CASE IT DRIZZLES.

Meet up is at 8:00 in VOC, east side of the Vista Village shops off of 179 and Jacks Canyon Rd. and Posse Ground. This will be a loop hike utilizing a number of trails north of Bell and Courthouse Rocks. About 4.5 miles. Beautiful hike with scenery and topography changes.

Multiple fine views, plus some geology of interest. Long pants recommended as there is some bushwhacking.

Hiking sticks recommended. See you there!

Meet-up and sign-in will be at Posse Grounds. From there we will carpool to a parking area called, "The Rocks", on Long Canyon Rd just beyond the "Mud Puddle" parking area. The rules will be read at the parking area.

This hike is a relatively new, more rigorous variation of the usual hike for the Dogies with some steep ascents and trekking along the red rock. Nice views, too. Hiking poles recommended.

Registration opens Noon Mar 12 by email only to Tim Lowrey at vittadinia@gmail.com Cost: $10 - Copper Museum, $7 Jerome Historical Museum, plus share of gas cost to the carpool driver - suggested $3/person. In our own backyard, Clarkdale and Jerome offer outstanding museums. We’ll start at the Copper Museum for a private tour with Drake, the owner/founder. Wait a minute … a “copper museum” … seriously? Really? Just you wait, Henry Higgins! Then we’ll stroll Clarkdale and learn the scandalous history of its founder, William Andrews Clark, about whom Mark Twain said, “Clark is as rotten a human being as can be found anywhere….to my mind he is the most disgusting creature the American republic has produced since Boss Tweed's time.” Why? Just you wait …. Then on to the hills of Jerome for longer walking – on the “outskirts,” a visit with Winston Churchill (?!?) at the State Historical Park Museum; “downtown,” wanderings wherever – to shops and galleries and more. “Do lunch” outdoors or inside any of several fine eateries, and be sure to meet “Nellie Bly” at her extraordinary shop of America’s most, and most amazing, kaleidoscopes. Maximum enrollment 20

We will meet at the VOC location which is the east side of the Vista Village shops off of Jacks Canyon Rd and Cortez and then carpool to the trailhead on Jacks Canyon. This is a fairly new route to an old favorite.

Meet at Thunder Mountain trailhead off Thunder Mountain Rd in West Sedona.

Sedona hikers may want to car pool from Posse Grounds to the Outlet Mall in VOC, meet at PG at 7:30 am

Note 7:00 a.m. meet-up time and sign-in at PG for carpooling due to limited parking at West Fork. Rules will be read at West Fork Trailhead. Red Rock Pass is not accepted here; be prepared to share $11.00 cost per vehicle. Hiking poles definitely recommended for CREEK CROSSINGS. Longer hike (7 miles if we go to the trail's end), bring lunch. It is really cold in the canyon, dress in warm layers and consider gloves.

This hike is in the Broken Arrow / Jim Bryant area. Steep Slot. Note early start time.

We will meet up at Posse Ground and then carpool to the parking area for Long Canyon. I've made the meet up time earlier due to the parking issues. Our destination is a rock formation that makes an amphitheater and is a wonderful break spot. This hike takes us through a variety of changes, from open, sandy trail to a forest. We will go about 5 miles. This is an in and out hike. Poles are a good idea as we do cross a dry wash a few times.

This hike will be longer than the average Rustler Hike.

Happy Easter! Due to an event at PG this weekend, we will now meet-up and sign-in at "The Rocks" on Long Canyon Rd just beyond the "Mud Puddle" parking area. "The Rocks" is the last roadside parking area before the resort entrance. We will read the rules at 8:00 am. Get there early to get a parking spot!

swimming at "The Notch" is an option, bring swim suits if interested.

Registration opens Noon March 31 by email only to Charlie Schudson at keynoteseminars@gmail.com Cost $20/person for Lowell admission plus share of gas cost to the carpool driver - suggested $5 Schedule: 1:00 solar viewing 2:00 guided “Lowell Tour” 2:45 on our own / Lowell exhibits, then on to Flagstaff 4:00 Heritage Square / dinner with the Devil 6:00 return to Lowell / open house with educators for night sky viewing 6:48 sunset … and more telescopic viewing Lowell may be America’s most famous observatory. And it’s so much more. Even for those who think they have little interest in astronomy, it is a fabulous museum. And for those who think an observatory’s only for dark skies, we’ll start with solar viewing. a guided forty-minute tour will be next, followed by ample time for exhibit strolling. Then comes Flagstaff fun, minutes away, including dinner at “Diablo Burger” (or any of several other eateries at/near Heritage Square). When, about a dozen years ago, USA Today picked each state’s best burger, the Arizona choice was the diablo burger. And yes, Diablo offers gluten-free and vegetarian options. After our late lunch / early dinner, “it’s back to Lowell we’ll go” for … dessert! Four days before the new moon, we’ll hope for heavenly viewing of the Milky Way, and maybe DQ on the way home. (What would you expect from a Tracker Boss from Wisconsin?) Minimum enrollment 15, Maximum 20. Waiting list will be maintained.

We will hike to Submarine Rock and then onto Chicken Point via the Broken Arrow Trail. This hike has some ups and downs and much of it is on the red rocks. The rocks were quite dusty and consequently very slick in places. Poles are a good idea on this hike. We will meet up at both Posse Ground and VOC and then carpool to the Broken Arrow Trailhead. Moderate Amblers hike, right at 5 miles.

Meet up is at 9:00 AM at the Sandy's Canyon TH (on Lake Mary Road). Sign-in will be at the TH. Those who wish to carpool up the canyon, may meet at PG at 8:15, or at VOC at 8:00. Hike among the cool evergreens atop the rim. Lunch will be at Fischer Point.

Hike is a bit longer than normal Rustler's hikes but mostly flat with lots of shade and scenic surrounding canyon walls.

In the area of West Clear Creek

Sign-in and reading of the rules will be at the Jim Thompson (Jordan) Trailhead at 8:00 a.m. Poles are recommended. Get to the trailhead early to make sure you get a parking spot.

Hiking sticks recommended due to some steep & slippery sections.

This is an all day trip. Meet at VOC to car pool to the Grand Canyon. VOC meet up is on the east side of the Vista Village Shops off of Cortez Dr The hike will be on the South Kaibab Trail to Ooh Aah Point, 1.8 miles round trip, 685' elevation loss/gain. We will take the park shuttle bus from the Visitor Center to the trailhead. Following this short hike, we will visit the Tusayan Ruins/Museum, then end the day at Cameron's Trading Post for a late lunch before heading home. Bring money for lunch.

Sign in changed to 8:00 am dual sign in. It may be chilly in the morning so come prepared.

We will meet at Fay Canyon trailhead and hike past the end of the trail to a break spot in a wash surrounded by red rocks. A parking pass is required. Some bouldering in the wash with a couple of "hands and feet" steep scrambling sections are required on a narrow trail. Hiking poles recommended.

Meet-up and sign-in will be at the Huckaby Trailhead at 8:00 a.m. Get there early due to parking. A pass is required. Poles recommended for steep ascent to and descent from the saddle.

Meet at the Brins Mesa /Jim Thompson Trailhead off of Jordan Road. Bring trailhead parking pass. Bring snack and lunch. Earlier start at 8 a.m. to insure enough parking spaces are still available for all hikers.

We will meet up at the new parking lot near the Mescal Trail. Turn right when Dry Creek Rd dead ends, and the new parking area is on the left side of the road about 1/2 mile. This is a great hike that goes in and out of the forest and has spectacular views as well as very interesting rock formations. We will take a little side trip to visit the Van Deren cabin, which is an historic Sedona landmark. When we scouted the hike there were lots of wildflowers in bloom. There are a lot of ups and downs n this hike. Poles are a good idea The hike is a moderate Ambles hike at 5.5 miles.

We will carpool to Munds Park area for hike.

Meet-up and sign-in will be at the Broken Arrow Trailhead at 8:00 a.m. Be there early to get a parking spot. A parking pass is not required. This hike is a shorter version of the published hike (approximately 4 miles). Poles are recommended.

Note early start time due to distance to TH. Those coming from VOC will sign in at trailhead. 1200+ CEG, ending at 9800'.