HIKING

PRESCOTT RACQUET CLUB HIKERS

Hike leader Norm Young leads hikes once a month.  Hikes vary from 4 to 6 miles in length with elevation change up to 1200 feet.  We hike to some of the scenic and historic sites in and around Prescott, Jerome and Sedona.  Most hikes would be considered moderate in difficulty.

Hikers should bring adequate water, snack or lunch depending on the length of the hike along with good hiking shoes and a hat.

Hikes are usually on Sundays and leave from the club parking lot at 8 am or 9 am as posted in the schedule on the club bulletin board. Schedules will be posted every three months and will give full descriptions of the hikes.


SUMMER 2008 HIKE SCHEDULE:
 

  • RESCHEDULED - SUNDAY, JUNE 22 - NEW GOLDWATER LAKE TRAIL #396
    This new scenic trail connects Senator Hwy. & White Spar Road. There are some great view points above the lake and a creek crossing.  Leave PRC @ 8:00 am and return around 12 noon. Bring water & a snack. 4.5 miles, mostly downhill.  Refreshments at the trailhead after the hike. HIKE LEADERS:  Wayne & Margie Hultberg:  777-9055
     
  • RESCHEDULED - SUNDAY, JULY 27 - LYNX LAKE RUINS TRAILS #305, 301 & 311
    Cool hike through the pines to a hilltop ruin. Return will be along the shore of Lynx Lake.  Leave PRC @ 8:00 am and return around 12 noon.  Bring water & a snack. 4 miles roundtrip with 300’ elevation change.  Refreshments at the trailhead after the hike.  HIKE LEADERS: Art & Delores Manburg: 445-6872
     
  • SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 - BLACK JACK MT.
    This hike follows a steep old jeep trail to the top of Black Jack Mt. in the Granite Basin area.  Scenic views of Prescott all the way to the top of the mountain where there is an old mine shaft, an Indian ruin & some petroglyphs. Leave PRC @ 8:00 am and return around 11:00 am.  Bring water & a snack. 3 miles roundtrip with a 500’ elevation change.  Refreshments at the trailhead afterwards.  HIKE LEADERS: Clay & Nancy Seaman:  541-9724
     
  • SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 - WEST FORK OAK CREEK CANYON - SEDONA
    This is an easy hike in one of the most beautiful canyons in Arizona.  This narrow canyon with a small stream has shear rock walls rising 2,000 feet above the trail. Lots of shade. Leave PRC @ 8:00 am and return around 4:00 pm. Bring water & a lunch. 6 miles roundtrip with little elevation change.  HIKE LEADERS: Wayne & Margie Hultberg: 777-9055


    If you have any questions and for further information  please call Norm Young at 778-3530.