Brown Mountain—A View of Tucson’s Geological History Karen Gray Nov. 10 was a cool, crisp morning—perfect weather to hike Brown Mountain in the Tucson Mountains. Ten eager hikers prepared to enjoy the many ups and downs and the views of the extent of this enormous volcano. The eruption that formed Brown Mountain and the rest…
Elisabeth Wheeler It is amazing that hikers can depart from SaddleBrooke and hike directly into the wilderness below the Santa Catalina Mountains. Hikers from SaddleBrooke have developed a network of trails to places like Picnic Rock, the Dome, the double-crested Saguaro, and Flag Hill. Jeff Love guided a group of hikers to explore these landmarks. Due…
Elisabeth Wheeler Blackett’s Ridge Trail, which climbs a prominent ridge that cuts between Sabino and Bear Canyons, is a short, but challengingly steep hike in the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area. Hikers who top the ridge win spectacular views for their efforts. Sights include the Rincon and Santa Rita Mountains to the south, the Tucson Mountains…
Little Molas Lake —Colorado Trail Elisabeth Wheeler The Colorado Trail elevation at Little Molas Lake is 10,900 feet. On Sept. 27, the last day of the club’s Durango trip, five hikers enthusiastically made the 8.5-mile round trip venture to 11,800 feet of elevation on the Colorado Trail. Hikers, led by veteran hiking guide Elisabeth Wheeler,…