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SUMMARY:NMVC THURSDAY HIKES: Top of the world
DESCRIPTION:Name of Hike: Top of the world  \nLocation: South MT  \nTrailhead Meet Up Date: 3/5/2026  \nTrailhead Meet Up Time: 8:00 AM  \nLeader(s): Debi Quarry and Rich Hesch  \nLeader Contact: debiquarry@gmail.com. 602 5241433  \nCarpool? (Y/N) Yes  \nCarpool Time & Location: 7 am-Lowes on I-17 /ThBirdSW corner -garden center  \nHike Distance (estim): 5 miles  \nHike Time (estim): 4  \nElevation Chg (approx ft\, optional): ft  \nHike Description: We take the Ranger Tr ( 800 ft in 1.7 miles ) to the National Trail which is called the Top Of The World as it traverses along a ridge line with fantastic views . The trail climbs then drops until we reach Telegraph Pass where we will take a break in a stone structure built by the CCC in 1930 .  Following the Kiwanis Trail down a wash we see saguaros and check dams . We return to our cars via Las Lomitas .  This hike is worth the cardio effort so come along . The group will be split into two group if the turnout is more than 20. Rich will lead the second group at a more relaxed pace .  Let DQ if you are carpooling.  \nDrive Instructions: Arrive at South Mt Park Entrance on Central Avenue. continue pass the second pay station   ( no fee but restrooms .) PassThree Table Picnic Area and take the next left at the faded sign for FIVE TABLE.  No restrooms at this TH.    DO NOT FOLLOW GOGGLE DIRECTIONS. PS if you go uphill you have gone to far – we are hiking uphill. 
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/nmvc-thursday-hikes-top-of-the-world-2/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Hiking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260307T103000
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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 \nPROCEEDS GO TO FEEDING THE CREATURES \nFollow them on Facebook & Instagram @rattlesnakegarage
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/rattlesnake-garage-27/
LOCATION:North Mountain Visitor Center\, 12950 North 7th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Snake
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SUMMARY:NMVC THURSDAY HIKES: Shaw Butte Loop
DESCRIPTION:Name of Hike: Shaw Butte Loop  \nLocation: 12950 N 7th Street Phoenix   \nTrailhead Meet Up Date: 3/12/2026  \nTrailhead Meet Up Time: 8:00 AM  \nLeader(s): Debi Quarry  \nLeader Contact: debiquarry@gmail.com.  6025241433  \nCarpool? (Y/N) No  \nCarpool Time & Location:  \nHike Distance (estim): 5 miles  \nHike Time (estim): 3 hr  \nElevation Chg (approx ft\, optional): ft  \nHike Description: Enjoy getting to know some of trails and history around NMVC. We will start at the Visitor center where we had our annual party\, take the Charles Christiansen Tr down the valley to Shaw Butte Trail .  Traveling clockwise on Trail 306 we go up the steep south side of Shaw Butte and stop in at Cloud Nine Restaurant Ruins . Sorry no food served.  At the top of the mt. the views of the valley will delight us and we will take a short break . On the down hill we can stop in at Hohokam ruins and see the petroglyphs replicated in the visitor center . This is a moderately difficult hike due to the steepness of the trail.  \nDrive Instructions: 12950 N 7th St Phoenix 
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/nmvc-thursday-hikes-shaw-butte-loop/
LOCATION:North Mountain Visitor Center\, 12950 North 7th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260319T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260319T113000
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SUMMARY:NMVC THURSDAY HIKES: Granite Mt. Loop Trail
DESCRIPTION:Name of Hike: Granite Mt. Loop Trail  \nLocation: Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve   31402 N.136th St.   \nTrailhead Meet Up Date: 3/19/2026  \nTrailhead Meet Up Time: 8:30 AM  \nLeader(s): Jeremy  \nLeader Contact: jeremy.weingast@gmail.com \nCarpool? (Y/N) No  \nCarpool Time & Location: NA  \nHike Distance (estim): 6 mi.  \nHike Time (estim): 3 hrs \nElevation Chg (approx ft\, optional): ft  \nHike Description: This trail is one of the most scenic in the Preserve with giant boulders\, well maintained trails\, and an array of desert flora. There will likely be flowering brittlebush and other plants showing off for us. Restrooms available. \nDrive Instructions: From the 101 take Pima exit. Go left at the light and follow Pima to Dynamite (it will become Rio Verde Dr.) stay on RV dr. to136th St. Go North (left) to E. Lone Mt. Rd turn left and follow to TH.
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/nmvc-thursday-hikes-granite-mt-loop-trail/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Hiking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260326T083000
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SUMMARY:NMVC THURSDAY HIKES: P A Seitts
DESCRIPTION:Name of Hike: P A Seitts  \nLocation: Cave Creek\, AZ  \nTrailhead Meet Up Date: 3/26/2026  \nTrailhead Meet Up Time: 8:30 AM  \nLeader(s): Neil & Billie  \nLeader Contact: Billie: text 602-361-0276;  shakemat4@yahoo.com \nCarpool? (Y/N) No  \nCarpool Time & Location: NA  \nHike Distance (estim): 5 miles  \nHike Time (estim): 2 or 3 hrs  \nElevation Chg (approx ft\, optional): ft  \nHike Description: This is a scenic\, mostly flat-ish trail which leads into the edge of the Cave Creek Regional Park. It’s an out & back.  no restrooms.  \nDrive Instructions: From Carefree Hwy and Cave Creek Rd\, go North on CCR for 0.6 mi. turn left on New River Rd. (no signal) and go .3 mi turn right on Creek Canyon Rd. for .4 mi and follow it as it becomes 54th St. and then Cloud Rd. Parking is just a pullout on the right.
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/nmvc-thursday-hikes-p-a-seitts/
LOCATION:AZ
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