What we’re about
People with Adventure in their heart. People that appreciate the Amazing beauty Arizona has to offer. What activities do you want to see? What places would you like to go? What things would you like to do? What have you dreamed...let’s see if we can make it happen. Let’s work together and make this group everything you would like to see a meetup have to offer. Let’s start to EXPLORE this wonderful State. Hiking, trail adventures Locally and out of town.
Upcoming events (4)
See all- YES.. ONE MORE TIME!! A THURSDAY MORNING PADDLE ON THE BEAUTIFUL SALT RIVER! !Phon D Sutton Recreation Area, Mesa, AZ
Can’t believe it we have a forcast 83 degrees/sunny and the river is still flowing over 500sf. SO OKAY, ONE MORE TIME! The float was so nice, and getting a chance to see the new born colt and Eagle’s by the river Monday I was Asked If I Would Post one more for Thursday. So you that know me I said
“Why Not".
Not Sure How Many More Days We Have Before The River Water Levels Are So Low That We Can Not Paddle Any More..... SO LETS GET OUT THERE THIS COOL MONDAY MORNING!! Let’s start the day off with an early morning PADDLE DOWN THE SALT RIVER.... . Lets do the Salt.It’s going to be a cool morning mid to upper 40s low, and 83 forcasted for the high... That sounds Beautiful and going to be SUNNY !
Can't think of a better way to enjoy this Thursday but with a beautiful & relaxing float with friends, new and old members on this ARIZONA ADVENTURE down the Beautiful Salt River Thursday morning Before tonight’s South Mountain Full Moon Hike!
******THIS SHOULD BE AMAZING & RELAXING and FUN !!***************
We will meet at 9:30AM at Phone D. Sutton see what vehicles we can leave and condense down to drive up to Water Users Recreation Site (Starting point). Try to arrive a little earlier to Air up our IFD/SUP, Then drive up to Water Users Recreation Aria, unload kayaks and boards, bring our PFD down by water, (East end of main parking lot by restrooms), Would like to be on the river by 10:15AM to enjoy the Amazing Arizona Morning....
Things you may need... PFD / Drinking Water, Life Jacket (your choice to wear one while on the water), Sunblock, Hat, Snacks, and any other items that you as an experienced kayaker likes to bring kayaking... And very important your sense for an Amazing Arizona Adventure
*For parking you will need a Tonto Pass (pay stations available) If purchased in advance only $8, at pay station $12. or ATB card (America The Beautiful) card. I recommend that you get a pass in advance as sometimes the vending machines on site do not work.
See you there !Places to checkout if you do not have your own PFD:
No Snow (http://nosnowsup.com),
Arizona Hiking Shack (https://www.hikingshack.com/rentals.html), and AZ kayaks (https://azkayaks.com/)
I am sure there are more places to rent from so you can do your own search and maybe find another place. Let me know if you find a good one.The Event Planners, Leaders and all Organizers from "Amazing Arizona Adventures" are volunteers and are not professional guides. They will not be held responsible for you. The function of the Organizer is only to organize this event. Each person who signs up for and participates in our events are responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guests. You agree not to hold the trip Planners, Leaders or Organizers responsible if you get injured. All participants must be 18 years of age or with parent or legal guardian that assume responsibility for minor child. By your confirmation of attending you agree to the above terms and agreements.
YOU are responsible for your own personal safety WE do not assume any responsibility or liability for you or your stuff.
- AMAZING SUNSET, CITY LIGHTS & FULL MOON HIKE TO CLOUD 9 RUINS7th Ave Trailhead, Phoenix, AZ
LET'S MEET UP ON THE RUINS of CLOUD 9 & WATCH THE SUNSET & THE CITY LIGHTS START TO GLIMMER & THE FULL MOON RISE IN THE EASTERN SKIES!!! WITH A POTLUCK, AND MOST OF ALL MEET & ENJOY YOUR FELLOW HIKERS!!!
Lets get together and get to know your fellow members during this event. Bring a chair, blanket, food or drinks for a Pot Luck Picnic. As we hangout on the concrete slab of the Cloud Nine Ruins, Please bring whatever you feel that would make this event "Most Excellent" and most of all bring your Amazing and fun loving personality.
ARE YOU A MUSICIAN? WOULD YOU LIKE TO SHARE YOUR TALENT WITH OTHERS.... IF SO PLEASE BRING YOUR MUSICAL INSTRUMENT (THAT BE GREAT) TO PLAY AND SHARE YOUR PERSONAL TALENT. Don't play that's okay, join the fun and have some fun!!
This has been so fun each time...so lets do this event again, will be a lot of fun! We will watch the Sunset around 5:25pm and the Moon will start rising at 6:15pm. So come enjoy the evening festivities...
We will be heading up the Trail at 4:45PM, to have time to enjoy the Amazing Sunset,so please join us. We will be going up from the 7th Ave Trailhead it is just a little over 3/4 mile up and just under 450' El. Gain. Look for the glowing "9" high in the Sky. If you would like to make it a longer hike you can come up anytime and any trailhead to meet us up at "Cloud 9 Ruins." We plan on being up on Cloud 9 for a few hours enjoying each others company (come and go as you wish).
***When heading up remember if you hiked to the top of the mountain you have gone too far, we are on the south side before the summit & off to the East of trail.... the trail loops back up to the ruins***
Start hiking: 4:45 PM.. or your choice to meet us up at the ruins.
Distance: 1.6miles up and back from 7th Ave trailhead (or make it longer)
Elevation: 450' +/-
DURATION: Till you have had enough fun - 3 hours
Difficulty: Moderate Out & Back
Weather: Lows: upper 40's F. Highs 79 F.
Wonderful Story and Information from 91.5 KJZZ Phoenix on the ruins of cloud nine: https://search.app/Nfhosw6oe1xW7Lxa8 PLEASE ENJOY!
https://northphoenixblog.blogspot.com/2017/01/exploring-ruins-cloud-nine-restaurant-phoenix.html
As always, bring lots of water, nutritious snacks, sturdy footwear, hiking poles (personal choice), sunscreen, camera, flashlight (for evening hikes), and any other items that you as an EXPERIENCED hiker likes to bring on hikes...and very important your sense for an Amazing Arizona Adventure!
The Event Planners, Leaders and all Organizers from "Amazing Arizona Adventures" are volunteers and are not professional guides. They will not be held responsible for you. The function of the Organizer is only to organize this event. Each person who signs up for and participates in our events are responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guests. You agree not to hold the trip Planners, Leaders or Organizers responsible if you get injured. By your confirmation of attending you agree to the above terms and agreements.
YOU are responsible for your own personal safety and that WE do not assume any responsibility or liability for you or your stuff.
- Battleship Mountain via First Water / Dutchman THDutchman's Trailhead, Arizona, AZ
# Battleship Mountain - Superstitions, AZ
[Thanks to our Leader David for letting me copy his description.]
Battleship is undoubtedly one of the most "epic" hikes one can do. From the moment you mount the southern tip of this massive formation, you can't believe what you're seeing. It is a veritable lunar landscape surrounded by breathtaking sheer drops in all directions. We will pause here and take in the mind-blowing 360-degree panorama because the unreal ridge stretching out before you to the north beckons like a powerful magnet. Please join us for a pre-Thanksgiving adventure.
This hike starts from First Water trailhead (Dutchman trailhead) by taking the Second Water Trail #236 east to the Boulder Canyon Trail #103, where you then proceed south to a point abeam the southern tip of Battleship Mountain. Here you depart the trail and climb the mountain from the southern tip to the peak at the northern end. Reverse the route for your return.
This hike seems moderate at first from Dutchman TH. Yet the trail becomes physically challenging.
Total mileage just around 12 miles in and out trip. The trail will cross the dry creeks; there are cacti (prickly pear, cholla, barrel cactus, etc.); With very little to no shade as day continues if no clouds are present. Please plan as if this is a hot, clear sky desert day hike.
That means BRING PLENTY OF WATER!We'll take the time to let everyone have a lunch break while enjoying the panoramic views, which is why seven hours is scheduled. We may be finished before seven hours, just depends on safety, comfort & speed of group.
For those who's norm is hiking fast please know that speed is not our objective safety is, we will be going slower to ensure everyone sticks together and we'll assist others as we climb. There are a few narrow passages and rock climbs, gloves are highly suggested. You may bring and use trekking poles, until we begin the climbing portion of this trail.
Map is to Trailhead Location: 7:00AM at Dutchman's Trailhead end of first water rd. off Hwy 88 Apache Trail.
CARPOOL LOCATION: 6:30AM at Fry's Market Place Old West Marketplace E Old Hwy, Apache Junction, AZ 85119
Start hiking: 7:00 AM
Distance: 12 miles; +/-
Elevation: 2,100' +/-
DURATION: 6 - 7 hours
Difficulty: Difficult / Strenuous Out & Back
Weather: Lows low 40F. High low 70F.
As always, bring lots of water, GLOVES, nutritious snacks, hat, sturdy footwear, hiking poles (personal choice), sunscreen, camera, flashlight (for evening hikes), and any other items that you as an EXPERIENCED hiker likes to bring on hikes...and very important your sense for an Amazing Arizona Adventure!
The Event Planners, Leaders and all Organizers from "Amazing Arizona Adventures" are volunteers and are not professional guides. They will not be held responsible for you. The function of the Organizer is only to organize this event. Each person who signs up for and participates in our events are responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guests. You agree not to hold the trip Planners, Leaders or Organizers responsible if you get injured. All participants must be 18 years of age or with parent or legal guardian that assume responsibility for minor child. By your confirmation by attending you agree to the above terms and agreements.
YOU are responsible for your own personal safety WE do not assume any responsibility or liability for you or your stuff.
