AZHC Meeting
 January 15, 2026 
 Members and Visitors Welcome  
to: Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
from: Lin Chao
reply to: aztrailblazerspresident@gmail.com
subject: AZHC Meeting, January 15, 2026

Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club Meeting



Tempe Bar and Grill in Phoenix - SaltFire Brewing Co.
530 W. Broadway Road , Tempe 85252

when:
 Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM
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They are conveniently located near freeways and accessible from Scottsdale, Phoenix and the East and South Valley. The menu is varied and affordable- Taco Tuesdays and happy hour menu available and they have several rooms available to us- quiet, cool and projector/ screen or monitor ready to use. Even parking is easy. So please join us.
Please RSVP to so we have a guestimate of how many attendees will be there.

Guest Speaker: Art Ranz
Subject: McDowell Sonoran Conservancy
We will be in the up stairs room

INTRODUCTION TO THE MCDOWELL SONORAN CONSERVANCY And PRESERVE
The majesty of the Preserve is for everyone to enjoy. This 20 minute introduction to Preserve activities (walking, hiking, biking, nature programs, educational walks, and the Conservancy’s role) provides an overview to help you understand the many activities offered in the Preserve for adults, families, and children. This lecture provides a short introductory overview. 


Welcome, Introductions

Reports:
President: TBD
Treasurer: TBD
Webmaster: Michael Humphrey
Statistician: Cindy Duke

Previous Hikes:                
Nov 28 -  Picketpost Perimeter Day Hike, Superior: Lin Chao	
Nov 29 -  Apache Trail Canyon Hike, Superstitions: Robert Plowman 		
Nov 30 -  Arizona Trail Passage 1 Day Hike, Sierra Vista: Jan D 	
Dec  6 -  Bushnell Tanks Hike, Sunflower: Vicky Johnson	     
Dec  7 -  Boyce Arboretum Hike, Superior: Lin Chao	
Dec  9 -  Templeton/Phone Line Day Hike, Sedona: Mike Nelson    
Dec 11 -  Go John Day Hike, Phoenix: Billie and Neil    
Dec 13 -  Diamond Lake Luminaria and Food Donation Walk, Sun Lakes: Bud Tasch 
Dec 17 -  Canyon Lake Kayaking, Phoenix: Chuck Parsons
Dec 20 -  Treasure Loop and Praying Hands Day Hike, Lost Dutchman State Park: Li Li	 
Dec 20 -  Hackberry Springs Trail and Second Water Loop, Superstitions: Tamar Gottfried	 
Dec 27 -  << open >>
Dec 31 -  Tempe Town Lake Hike, Phoenix: Lin Chao	 
Jan  1 -  Camp Creek Day Hike, Carefree: Billie and Neil
Jan  3 -  Granite Mtn Day Hike, Phoenix: Lin Chao
Jan 10 -  Six Arches Day Hike, Goldfields: Robert Plowman

Upcoming Hikes:   	
Jan 17 - Deer Creek Trail #45 Day Hike, Sunflower: Vicky Johnson	
Jan 18 - Arizona Balloon Classic at Wild Horse Pass, Wild Horse Pass: Lin Chao
Jan 19 - Bartlett Lake Kayaking, Phoenix: Chuck Parsons
Jan 24 - Awards Potluck and Hike, Phoenix: Lin Chao    
Jan 31 - Hike leader training, Gilbert: Lin Chao
Jan 27 - Feb 1 - Bright Angel and Clear Creek Backpack, Grand Canyon: Terry Kelley			
Feb  7 - Black Canyon Trail Day Hike, Black Canyon: Michael Humphrey
Feb 14 - Renaissance Event, Apache Junction: Li Li
Feb 19 - Pass Mountain in and outHike, Mesa: Gene
Feb 19 - 22 - Bright Angel Trail to Tonto Trail to Hermit Trail, Grand Canyon: Terry Kelley
Feb 21 -  << open >> 
Feb 28 -  << open >>
Mar  7 -  << open >>	 
Mar 14 -  << open >>	
Mar 16 - 20 -  Joshua Tree Trip, California: Lin Chao
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