Explore Tucson on Foot

This may end up being a self hosted event. I have a medical procedure on Tuesday and not sure if I'll be able to stroll by Friday. But the weather is supposed to be great! So you all can do it with me if I make it, or at least enjoy it even if I'm not there.

Let's leave the gazebo in front of the Visitors Center PROMPTLY at 6:00. The goal is to walk--stroll--up the tram road to the fourth bridge (just a bit short of the two mile marker) and back. The pace should be no more than 2 miles per hour.

The rest rooms at the Visitors Center will be closed. There are port a potties about a mile up the road.

Here are the rules and guidelines for this so please read this entire post before deciding to attend. Walking the tram road at Sabino after dark under the full moon is a fabulous experience! I hope you all want to come! but there's stuff you need to be aware of:

1. I am going to set a minimum of 4 for this hike to take place; if we don't have that many takers, I'll cancel the event and try for another day when maybe more of you can make it. I want to have enough people for the conversation to be loud enough to announce our presence to any animals we may encounter; they don't want to meet up close and personal with us either. Advance warning is best. More than four are of course welcome!
2. You and your guests walk/hike at your own risk. Your attending this Meetup means that you acknowledge that neither Meetup nor this group nor the organizer has any responsibility or liability for your safety and health. I want to be very sure we all have a good time here, a safe time. It will be hot even after dark. Make sure your health situation will be ok for walking close to 4 miles in the heat. There are some hills here, so it can be a challenging walk. You are responsible for yourself. If you need to turn back, you may have to walk back to the parking lot on your own. MAKE SURE YOU BRING PLENTY OF WATER AND STAY HYDRATED.
3. There may be wild animals/critters. EVERYONE NEEDS TO BRING A FLASHLIGHT (NO HEADLAMPS PLEASE, THEY BLIND OTHERS). The most effective approach IMHO is to shine your light down on the road so you can see clearly quite a distance ahead what is coming up. If there are snakes or tarantula or scorpions we wait until it is safe to walk around them or they have finished crossing the road. No screaming please.
4. there is a charge to park at Sabino if you don't have a pass. Make sure you take care of this before 6:00. There is a box nearby where we will meet. If you have a pass, be sure you display it!
5. A few other suggestions: I usually put on mosquito repellent; up to you whether you need to. I also have a small personal water spritzer bottle I carry to spray myself when I get hot...I find it very effective for cooling off.
6. If there are storms in the area or if it is too cold, the hike will be cancelled. Even if some decide to go ahead with the hike, any one who is concerned should opt out. If the bridges are covered with water, I'll stop at the first bridge.
7. I'm cross-posting this with the 50 Plus Intermediate Hiking Group...just fyi!

Hope to see you there!

Mary

Tucson has a brand new auto museum and I can't wait to see it! In addition to cars,it has a fire department section and a section with Tractors and Farm Equipment, plus what looks to be a great gift shop.

Let's meet at the museum at 11 AM, and afterwards find somewhere nearby for dinner. There are a number of places to eat in the area: Mei Hon Chinese restaurant and El Doradito Restaurant both look like good places to eat.

You can read more about the museum here:

https://rttmuseum.com/

Hey everybody! I will be the Showcase act at Jeff Rocx Presents at On The Rocks Tuesday Nov. 28th. I start at 8pm, but come a bit early to check the place out. On The Rocks is a pretty cool bar/club, great vibe, good food! Come on down to listen to some tunes, Songs of Sand and Snark!