A fresh beaver dam on the verde river by Gary Beverly PhD
APR 12 (SAT) “D” Time TBA. Easy Thumb Butte area (<3 miles, elevation gain minimum). Leader Jimmy will take us on a loop up Miller Creek and back on these beautiful newer trails in the Thumb Butte area. There might be wildflowers shining under the Ponderosa Pine forest. Carpooling available. For reservations and more information contact Outings Leaders Jimmy Castro at jimmygordo01@gmail.com, 928-499-7396, or Jenny Cobb at cobbsrun@msn.com, 928-925-1320
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APR 26 (SAT) “C” Upper Verde River wildlife area (3 mi, 300 ft. elevation change). After eagle spotting at Del Rio Springs, we’ll visit the headwaters of the Verde River at Sullivan Dam and learn about the new Verde Headwaters State Park. We’ll then hike down a trail to the Verde River and have lunch in the shady riparian forest and tell stories about the river. After lunch, we’ll explore downriver to find beaver dams, wildlife, and really pretty scenery. Bring your camera. We’ll learn about the natural history of and the conservation
issues surrounding the Verde River, which is particularly threatened by groundwater pumping that will eventually transform the upper Verde into a dry wash, destroying the riparian habitat of 16 threatened and endangered species. You may ask for photos of the area. Reservation required, 12-hiker limit. Contact Gary Beverly at gbverde99@gmail.com (email preferred) or call 928-308-1003. Prescott. Registration link:
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MAY 10 (SAT) “C” Time TBA. Trail 305 Walker Road (3 miles, elevation change 300 feet). We will leave some vehicles at Lynx Lake and begin the hike on Bannie Mine Road then hike back to the lake. There are some great views in this Ponderosa and oak forest. For reservations and more information contact Outings leaders Jenny Cobb at
cobbsrun@msn.com, 928-925-1320, or Jimmy Castro at jimmygordo01@gmail.com, or 928-499-7396. https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00000iLs7MIAS Prescott
MAY 17 (SAT) “C” Upper Verde River wildlife area (3 mi, 300 ft elevation change) 9 AM–3 PM. After eagle spotting at Del Rio Springs, we’ll visit the headwaters of the Verde at Sullivan Dam and learn about the new Verde Headwaters State Park. Then we’ll hike down a trail to the Verde River and have lunch in the shady riparian forest and tell stories about the river. After lunch, we’ll explore downriver to find beaver dams, wildlife and really pretty scenery. Bring your camera. We’ll learn about the natural history of and the conservation issues surrounding the Verde River, which is particularly threatened by groundwater pumping that will eventually transform the upper Verde into a dry wash, destroying the riparian habitat of 16 threatened and endangered species. You may ask for photos of the area. Reservation required, 12-hiker limit. Contact Gary Beverly at
gbverde99@gmail.com (email preferred) or call 928-308-1003. Prescott. Registration link:
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June 7 (SAT) “C” Upper Verde River Wildlife Area (3 mi, 300 ft elevation change) 9 AM–3 PM. After eagle spotting at Del Rio Springs, we’ll visit the headwaters of the Verde at Sullivan Dam and learn about the new Verde Headwaters State Park. Then we’ll hike down a trail to the Verde River and have lunch in the shady riparian forest and tell stories about the river. After lunch, we’ll explore downriver to find beaver dams, wildlife and really pretty scenery. Bring your camera. We’ll learn about the natural history of and the conservation issues surrounding the Verde River, which is particularly threatened by groundwater pumping that will eventually transform the upper Verde into a dry wash, destroying the riparian habitat of 16 threatened and endangered species. You may ask for photos of the area. Reservation required, 12-hiker limit. Contact Gary Beverly at
gbverde99@gmail.com (email preferred), or call 928-308-1003. Prescott. Registration link:
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JUNE 21 (SAT) “D” time TBA. EASY hike on Allen Springs Road (Mingus Mountain) (3+ miles, minimum elevation change). We will drive down Allen Springs Road and park in
one of the large areas. Hike towards the Verde Valley view and turn around. Great Mingus Mountain views in the Ponderosa pine forest. Option: One of the leaders would be happy to hike a short distance off Allen Springs Road on Black Canyon Trail 114 and back. Hike subject to weather conditions. For reservations and more information contact Outings leader Jenny Cobb at cobbsrun@msn.com 928-925-1320.
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