Know your capabilities before you sign up to go hiking. Leaders are encouraged to screen prospective hikers to make sure that each participant can finish the hike. Screening is important, because someone who can’t finish a hike puts himself in danger and ruins the enjoyment for all. In the screening a leader might ask “What is the most challenging hike you have done in the past year?” Answer this question for yourself, using the guideline below. Then sign up for hikes that you know you can finish. |
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Hikes in this book are rated using the Arizona Sierra Club ABCD system. If you aren’t sure of your abilities, start with an easy "C" hike. Then don’t overdo it when you advance to the next level of difficulty. Avoid skipping levels. |
Examples of "C" hikes: |
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Superstitions: | Peralta Trail to and from Fremont Saddle |
Sedona: | One way from Bell Rock to Morgan Road |
Goldfields: | Bulldog Canyon Loop |
Examples of "B" hikes: |
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Superstitions: | One way from First Water Trailhead to Peralta Trailhead |
Chirichauas: | Chirichaua Peak and Centella Point from Rustler Park |
Goldfields: | Camouflage Tanks |
Examples of "A" hikes: |
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Superstitions: | Superstition Ridgeline from Carney Springs to Lost Dutchman |
Grand Canyon: | Round trip from South Rim to Phantom Ranch |
Goldfields: | Golden Dome Life March |
Day Hikes in the Goldfields | Trailheads | Goldfield Mountains Home Page |
updated March 30, 2010 | © Copyright 2010 by Ted Tenny. All rights reserved. |