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SUMMARY:NMVC THURSDAY HIKES: Black Canyon Trail
DESCRIPTION:When: 5/1/25   7:30 AM \nLocation: Black Canyon City/Rock Springs \nName of Hike: Black Canyon Trail \nHike Leader(s): Neil & Billie  contact Billie shakemat4@yahoo.com or text 602-361-0276 \nApproximate Length in Hours: 2 \nApproximate Distance in Miles:  4 mi.   rated easy \nDescription: \nTrailhead at 7:30 \nThere are 2 ways to arrive at the river. We will choose which route based on the temperature of the day. It should be cooler than the Valley. One is 4 mi. The other is a bit longer so we’ll decide as a group. After a short break at the water (hopefully there’s water)\, we’ll return by the same trail. \nDriving Instructions: from I-17\, take the Black Canyon/Rock Springs exit. Go left to cross over the freeway then turn right and a quick left and follow the curves to the TH.  Restroom here.
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/nmvc-thursday-hikes-black-canyon-trail/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Hiking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250503T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T042916
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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. \nLocation: North Mountain Visitor Center\, 12950 N. 7th St. Phoenix\, AZ 85022 \n \n\nQuestions? Call us at 602-343-5125
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/rattlesnake-garage-17/
LOCATION:North Mountain Visitor Center\, 12950 North 7th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Snake
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250508T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250508T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T042916
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SUMMARY:NMVC THURSDAY HIKES: Granite Mountain Hot Shots Juniper Tree (Prescott)
DESCRIPTION:When: 5/8/2025     \nStart Time: Carpool from NMVC at 7 AM   \nOr at Trail Head: 830 to 9ish \nNote: Anyone unfamiliar with this trailhead should meet the group at the Maverick station on the corner of Fain Rd/AZ69 at 8:30 to caravan to the site.  \nLocation: Prescott. \nName of Hike:  Granite Mountain Hot Shots Juniper Tree (Prescott) \nHike Leader(s): Neil & Billie\, text B 602-361-0276 or shakemat4@yahoo.com. Please let me know if you plan to meet at NMVC or Maverick \nApproximate Length in Hours:  3+ drive time both ways = 7 or 8 hrs. \nApproximate Distance in Miles:   5        \nDifficulty:  easy to moderate \nDetails: \nThe hike takes us through a forest of Alligator Junipers and Pinion Pines to a large\, old (est 2\,000 yrs) Juniper which is famous due to the story of the 19 firefighters who were fighting the Doce fire in2013. The 19 were photographed in the tree they were sent to protect and just 12 days later all 19 perished in the fire. \nThere is a nice memorial at the tree so if you’d like to bring a trinket to leave at the memorial you are invited to do so.  \nDriving Instructions: \nFrom I-17\, take exit 262 Prescott for AZ 69 N. 5.5 miles to Fain Rd. (traffic light). Turn left to the Maverick station to meet the group at 8:30ish.  Let us know if you plan on meeting there so we will wait. No services at the TH so pit stop at Maverick.  Bring or buy snacks for a break at the tree.
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/nmvc-thursday-hikes-granite-mountain-hot-shots-juniper-tree-prescott/
LOCATION:North Mountain Visitor Center\, 12950 North 7th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250515T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250515T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T042916
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SUMMARY:NMVC THURSDAY HIKES: Reverse Rusty Spider
DESCRIPTION:When: 5/15/25 7:00 AM \nLocation: North Mountain Visitor Center  \nHike: Reverse Rusty Spider \nHike Lead: Rich Hesch 602-421-9438\, rhhiking@hotmail.com \nMeet:  at visitor center at 7 AM \nEstimated Difficulty: easy \nEstimated length in hours: 3 Hr. \nEstimated distance in miles: 4 to 4.5 miles \nDescription: we will do thru tunnel at 7th street on trails 100 and 25. Elevation gain is minor. \nDriving instructions: North Mountain Visitor Center\, 12950 N 7th street
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/nmvc-thursday-hikes-reverse-rusty-spider/
LOCATION:North Mountain Visitor Center\, 12950 North 7th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T042916
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SUMMARY:NMVC THURSDAY HIKES (on Friday): Fisher Point via Sandy’s Canyon
DESCRIPTION:When: Friday 5/16/2025 8:00AM \nLocation: Flagstaff- Lake Mary Rd \nName of Hike: Fisher Point via Sandy’s Canyon  \nHike Leader(s): Debi Quarry 602-524-1433 debi.quarry@gmail.com  \nPlease let me know if you are coming. If you want to carpool from the valley\, contact me 48 hrs. ahead and I will share your # with other driving up. \nMeet Up (when & where): Trail Head at 8 am  \nEstimated Difficulty: moderate 650 \nEstimated Length in Hours: 3 1/2 -4 1/2hrs  \nEstimated Distance in Miles: 7.5 miles  \nDescription: This pleasant trail takes us down Sandy’s Canyon which is a bit steep with rocks to Walnut Canyon floor where we meet the Az Trail.  Here the trail is level for a mile then we head up to Fisher Point Vista gaining over 500 feet in a mile. Through oak\, juniper and ponderosa forest we will catch glimpses of the local mountains.  After a rest basically on top a a petrified sand dunes we return to the canyon floor and see a shallow cave which usually has breezes in it. We return the way we came traveling about 7.5 miles with an elevation change of 650 feet. There is a local rock-climbing area called the Pit a half mile away if folks still have energy to walk there to see more cliffs in the canyon.   \nDriving Instructions:  I-17 N to Exit 339 Lake Mary RD/Morman Lake . Last pit stop at the Circle K on the left. Drive 5.5 miles on Lake Mary Rd and look for the sign – turn left (N) If you go to the Campground (old TH) you have gone too far.
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/nmvc-thursday-hikes-fisher-point-via-sandys-canyon/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Hiking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250522T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250522T100000
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SUMMARY:NMVC THURSDAY HIKES: Go John
DESCRIPTION:When: Thursday\, 05/22/2025 07:00 \nLocation: Cave Creek Regional Park \nName of Hike: Go John \nHike Leader(s): Maya Coffey 602-448-7079 text and VM only. \nmayakuipercoffey@gmail.com \nMeet Up (when & where): 7am at TH \nEstimated Difficulty (easy\, moderate\, difficult): moderate \nEstimated Length in Hours: 3 hours \nEstimated Distance in Miles: 5.8 miles 849 elevation \nDescription: At an elevation of 2\,470 feet\, the views into Tonto National Forest are beautiful. Varying trail with elevation up and down\, some rocky parts. \nDriving Instructions: Carefree Hwy to Cave Creek Regional Park. Turn left at 32nd St. Pay $7 at gate. TH is left turn to Go John Hike sign. Bathrooms near TH.
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/nmvc-thursday-hikes-go-john/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Hiking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250528T203000
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SUMMARY:WOMEN'S ADVENTURE FILM TOUR 2025
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 28\, 7 – 8:30 pm \nNorth Mountain Visitor’s Center \n12950 N 7th St\, Phoenix\, AZ 85022 \nFree of charge\, Open to the Public \nwomensadventurefilmtour.com \n 
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/womens-adventure-film-tour-2025/
LOCATION:North Mountain Visitor Center\, 12950 North 7th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250529T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250529T090000
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SUMMARY:NMVC THURSDAY HIKES: Scenic Trail
DESCRIPTION:Name of Hike: Scenic Trail \nWhen: Thursday\, 05/29/25 7:00 at TH OR meet at NMVC to carpool at 5:45 AM \nLocation: McDowell Mt. Park\, Fountain Hills \nName of Hike: Scenic Trail \nHike Leader(s) & Contact(s): Neil & Billie text for info 602-361-0276 or shakemat4@yahoo.com \nMeet Up: 7:00 Pemberton Trail Head at McD. Mt. Park Or NMVC at 5:45.  Please text Billie if you plan to carpool or meet at TH. \nEstimated Difficulty: easy \nEstimated Length in Hours: 2 \nEstimated Distance in Miles: 4 to 4.5 \nDescription: An interesting lollipop configuration beginning and ending on the Pemberton Trail/Scenic Trail junction. We’ll enjoy a gradual ascent to a ridgeline where we’ll have great views to the East. \nDriving Instructions:  Shea Blvd to Palisades. Left and follow Pal. all the way to Fountain Hills Blvd. Left on McDowell Mt. Rd 3.6 mi then left onto McD. Mt Park Drive.  Pay $7.00 per car at the gate Ask for directions to the Pemberton TH.  Restrooms at TH.
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/nmvc-thursday-hikes-scenic-trail/
LOCATION:North Mountain Visitor Center\, 12950 North 7th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking
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