Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Anderson Mesa Day Hike


when? Saturday, August 7, 2010
where? Flagstaff
the hike     Plentiful wildlife and great views of the San Francisco Peaks are the major features of this Flagstaff section of the Arizona Trail. We’ll begin at the Sandy’s Canyon Trailhead. Most of the trail winds across Anderson Mesa, a broad grassy upland dotted with widely spaced trees. The open character of the terrain here provides excellent opportunities to view the area’s wildlife residents. Anderson Mesa supports a rich and diverse community of wild animals some of the larger and more visible are elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, wild turkey, Abert’s squirrels, coyotes, and pronghorn antelope. Finish the one-way hike at Lowell Observatory.
distance 8 miles
EC +1000'-700' elevation change
elevations 6621' (Walnut Creek) to 7224' (Lowell Observatory)
time 5-6 hours
hike rating "C"     Rate yourself as a hiker.
on trail 100% — Arizona Trail, Sandy’s Canyon Trail
dogs? no
type one way
starting at
Sandy’s Canyon Trailhead 35° 7.499' N,  111° 35.886' W  [NAD27]
ending at
Lowell Observatory Trailhead 35° 6.012' N,  111° 32.143' W  [NAD27]
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
leader
You must call or email the leader to confirm.
meet in
Phoneix
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]
meet in
Flagstaff
If you are meeting us in Flagstaff, be at the Circle K, 3350 Lake Mary Rd. at I-17, by 9:15. See map.


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