Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Arizona Trail segment 34 Day Hike

when?	Trip Report : July 24, 2010
where?	Flagstaff
the hike	This trail is featured as the Hike of the Month in the June, 2010 issue of Arizona Highways Magazine. From the magazine: “Of all the routes along the Arizona Trail, segment # 34 in the San Francisco Peaks is the best bet for summer.”     Segment 34 of the Arizona Trail runs for a full 32.3 miles, but we'll only be hiking in about 4-5 miles before we take a lunch break and then return on the same trail. This is a classic summer hike through the heavily forested slopes of the San Francisco Peaks with acres of lush bracken fern and vast flower-filled meadows thrown in for diversion and spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks to keep your cameras busy.     Rain gear is a must for this hike, since we will likely run into summer monsoon rains before the hike is over. In the event of thunder and lightening, we will turn back immediately. Required: • Sturdy hiking boots • At least 3 liters of water and lunch • Rain poncho • Hat, sunblock, sunglasses Recommended: • Lunch/snacks • Camera
distance	8-10 miles round trip (depending on how far we want to go)
time	5-6 hours
EC	+-200' elevation change
elevations	8,800 feet at trailhead to 9,000 feet at trail’s end.
hike rating	"C+"     Rate yourself as a hiker.
on trail	100% — Arizona Trail
dogs?	no
cost	When car-pooling, pay your share the cost of gas. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $1/member or $3/non-member.
weather	Flagstaff
meet	7:00 AM in the Park and Ride lot on the SW corner of I-17 & Bell Road. The lot is right next to the freeway.     33° 38.307' N,  112° 7.024' W  [NAD27] We will make carpooling arrangements here and depart no later than 7:15 AM.
drive	Re-convene in Flagstaff and drive in caravan to the trailhead. Be at the Target parking lot at the corner of Milton and University (just north of I-17) in the corner of the lot next to the traffic light, by 9:30 AM.

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