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SUMMARY:NMVC THURSDAY HIKES: Watson Lake\, Prescott
DESCRIPTION:Name of Hike: Watson Lake  \nLocation: Prescott  \nTrailhead Meet Up Date: 10/1/2026  \nTrailhead Meet Up Time: 8:00 AM  \nLeader(s): Billie & Neil  \nLeader Contact: Billie text 602-361-0276  or shakemat4@yahoo.com  \nCarpool? (Y/N) Yes  \nCarpool Time & Location: 07:00 AM   McDonalds off I-17 / Carefree Hwyy.refree Hwy. Exit I-17 go right   \nDifficulty (estim): Moderate  \nHike Distance (estim): 5 miles  \nHike Time (estim): 3 hrs  \nElevation Chg (approx ft\, optional): NA ft  \nHike Description: Watson Lake is one of the most scenic spots in Arizona. On this hike\, we walk around the entire lake\, passing the dam\, climbing over the huge boulders and even tramping through a large riparian area where in the past we have spotted Blue Heron\, an Eagle or two and I swear even an Egret one time.\nBRING A SACK LUNCH OR SNACK FOR MID HIKE BREAK \nDrive Instructions: We will carpool from I-17/Carefree Hwy.at 7:AM. We will meet at the McDonalds.  Bring money to pay for gas if you carpool.  Go East from the exit just a block or two an find the McDonalds on your left. Park away from Mc D’s on the east side. We carpool from here so anyone who is willing to drive will be rewarded with hugs (and gas money from passengers). 
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/nmvc-thursday-hikes-watson-lake-prescott/
CATEGORIES:Hiking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261003T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261003T170000
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SUMMARY:Central Arizona Mountain Rescue Association Wilderness First Aid Training
DESCRIPTION:Your local Mountain Rescue team\, Central Arizona Mountain Rescue Association\, is teaching a wilderness first aid class at North Mountain Visitor Center September 26th-27th. This class is the foundation of wilderness medicine\, teaching assessment skills\, splinting\, bandaging\, and many other life saving measures. This class is essential for any individuals who find themselves recreating in the beautiful Arizona backcountry!  \nIf you are interested in taking this life saving course or another course\, please visit https://www.mountainrescue.org/medical-training \n 
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/central-arizona-mountain-rescue-association-wilderness-first-aid-training-3/
LOCATION:North Mountain Visitor Center\, 12950 North 7th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261003T103000
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SUMMARY:Rattlesnake Garage
DESCRIPTION:Rattlesnake Garage is one of the Save Our Mountains Foundation’s signature events.  Learn what to do if you encounter a rattlesnake. Rattlesnake garage is a real-time presentation with live snakes in an enclosed arena and hosted by professional snake handler Mark Hindle. This family-friendly presentation happens once a month\, so please keep checking back for future dates. \nFollow them on Facebook and Instagram  @rattlesnakegarage. \nLocation: North Mountain Visitor Center\, 12950 N. 7th St. Phoenix\, AZ 85022
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/rattlesnake-garage-34/
LOCATION:North Mountain Visitor Center\, 12950 North 7th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Snake
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261004T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261004T170000
DTSTAMP:20261114T173608
CREATED:20260812T005836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T004207Z
UID:4041-1791100800-1791133200@northmountainvisitorcenter.org
SUMMARY:Central Arizona Mountain Rescue Association Wilderness First Aid Training
DESCRIPTION:Your local Mountain Rescue team\, Central Arizona Mountain Rescue Association\, is teaching a wilderness first aid class at North Mountain Visitor Center September 26th-27th. This class is the foundation of wilderness medicine\, teaching assessment skills\, splinting\, bandaging\, and many other life saving measures. This class is essential for any individuals who find themselves recreating in the beautiful Arizona backcountry!  \nIf you are interested in taking this life saving course or another course\, please visit https://www.mountainrescue.org/medical-training \n 
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/central-arizona-mountain-rescue-association-wilderness-first-aid-training-4/
LOCATION:North Mountain Visitor Center\, 12950 North 7th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261008T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261008T090000
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SUMMARY:NMVC THURSDAY HIKES: Lost Dog to Taliesin Overlook
DESCRIPTION:Name of Hike: Lost Dog to Taliesin Overlook  \nLocation: 12601N. 124th St .Scottsdale  \nTrailhead Meet Up Date: 10/8/2026  \nTrailhead Meet Up Time: 7:00 AM  \nLeader(s): Jeremy  \nLeader Contact: Jeremy  1-860-729-8468  jeremy.weingast@gmail.com \nCarpool? (Y/N) No \nCarpool Time & Location:  \nDifficulty (estim): Moderate  \nHike Distance (estim): 4+ miles miles  \nHike Time (estim): 2 hrs  \nElevation Chg (approx ft\, optional): 450′ ft  \nHike Description: This is a mostly gentle\, scenic hike to a saddle where we’ll stop and view Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West\, his winter home and school. The trail is rocky (surprise).  Restrooms at the TH. \nDrive Instructions: Shea to 124th St. then North to TH
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/nmvc-thursday-hikes-lost-dog-to-taliesin-overlook/
CATEGORIES:Hiking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261015T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261015T120000
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SUMMARY:NMVC THURSDAY HIKES: Butcher Jones Hike
DESCRIPTION:Name of Hike: Butcher Jones Hike  \nLocation: Saguaro Lake  \nTrailhead Meet Up Date: 10/15/2026  \nTrailhead Meet Up Time: 8:00 AM  \nLeader(s): Billie & Neil  \nLeader Contact: B-  602-361-0276  shakemat4@yahoo.com  \nCarpool? (Y/N) Yes  \nCarpool Time & Location: 7AM Target on East Shea OR AT THE LAKE 8AM  \nDifficulty (estim): Moderate  \nHike Distance (estim): 5.8miles out n back  miles  \nHike Time (estim): 4 hrs  \nElevation Chg (approx ft\, optional): 630′ ft  \nHike Description: This is a scenic\, out & back hike along the northern shoreline of the lake with wonderful views of the water.  Restrooms at TH.\nBRING A SACK LUNCH OR SNACK\nAfter the hike\, we can sit at the picnic tables watching the boaters\, kayakers and paddle boarders. \nDrive Instructions: \nTake Shea Blvd East to about half a mile before the Beeline\,  Hwy 87\nMeet at Target on the right. Park on the far East edge away from the store\nWe will ask several of you to drive the carpools and passengers to share cost of gas.\nEach car will require a Tonto pass (CAN BE PURCHASED AT LOCAL STORE OR GAS STATION for $8.) or Federal pass.
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/nmvc-thursday-hikes-butcher-jones-hike/
CATEGORIES:Hiking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261022T070000
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SUMMARY:NMVC THURSDAY HIKES: Spur Cross to Chalk Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Name of Hike: Spur Cross to Chalk Canyon  \nLocation: Cave Creek\, AZ  \nTrailhead Meet Up Date: 10/22/2026  \nTrailhead Meet Up Time: 7:00 AM  \nLeader(s): Neil & Billie  \nLeader Contact: B 602-361-0276  shakemat4@yahoo.com  \nCarpool? (Y/N) No  \nCarpool Time & Location:  \nDifficulty (estim): Moderate  \nHike Distance (estim):   8.2 mi miles  \nHike Time (estim): 5 hrs  \nElevation Chg (approx ft\, optional): 450 ft  \nHike Description: We’ll take the Spur Cross Trail to the gate\, passing into the Tonto National Forest. There will likely be several water crossings which we usually navigate by stepping stones or boards but there is also a possibility of getting your shoes wet.  We hike into Chalk Canyon to see Petroglyphs\, fossils\, hawk’s nest and metates. We’ll spend some time here looking and snacking. You’ll want to take photos.\nThere are porta potties at the TH and a fee of $5.00 per person to hike spur Cross. Bring your Tonto Pass if you have one. This is an in and out hike.  \nDrive Instructions: Take Cave Creek Rd. into the town of Cave Creek and turn left at Spur Cross Rd. The road will bend a couple of times (right\, then left) but just follow the signs to the TH. Park in the big lot at the end of the road. We’ll meet there and walk in together.
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/nmvc-thursday-hikes-spur-cross-to-chalk-canyon/
CATEGORIES:Hiking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261029T140000
DTSTAMP:20261114T173608
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SUMMARY:NMVC THURSDAY HIKES: Horton Springs
DESCRIPTION:Name of Hike: Horton Springs   \nLocation: Payson  \nTrailhead Meet Up Date: 10/29/2026  \nTrailhead Meet Up Time: 9:00 AM  \nLeader(s): Neil & Billie  \nLeader Contact: Billie  602-361-0276   shakemat4@yahoo.com  \nCarpool? (Y/N) Yes  \nCarpool Time & Location: 7:00 AM  Target in Fountain Hills  about 1 mile before the Hwy 87\, e from the light at Hwy 87   (Beeline)  \nDifficulty (estim): Moderate  \nHike Distance (estim): 8.2 miles  \nHike Time (estim): 5 hrs  \nElevation Chg (approx ft\, optional): 1215′ ft  \nHike Description: This is a scenic hike in the pines following Horton Creek. There are many photo ops along this trail with lots of small waterfalls (if there is water)  The Fall colors should be abundant and maybe wild flowers too. The ascent is gradual.  Bring gas money to pay the drivers and bring a lunch or snack. This will be our longest hike and longest day away from the valley. \nDrive Instructions: From the Target Center\,  We will ask for drivers so please volunteer if you can. We’ll carpool to Payson where we stop for a bathroom break and caravan to the TH from there. If the first lot is full\, there is an overflow lot that will add half a mile to the hike if we park there.\nIf you plan to just meet at the TH pls let us know ahead of time we have instructions to drive there.
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/nmvc-thursday-hikes-horton-springs/
CATEGORIES:Hiking
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