Superior Eco-Tourism Festival February 18th

[sirena]

February 18 - Superior Eco-Tourism Festival

Come and explore the LOST trails and learn more about the many legends of Superior at the Legends of Superior Trails Eco-Tourism Festival. The event starts at the Magma Club, 38 Kumpke Ct. on Saturday, February 18th at 7 AM. There will be a pancake breakfast, history luncheon, guided history, geology, and Arizona Trail hikes, wellness fair & lots of outdoor demonstrations. Learn more about the event and pre-register for the guided hikes by visiting http://conta.cc/yeGP6P.

[New2hyk]

that sounds like lot of fun thank you for posting it. Too bad, I have another appt that day.

[sirena]

The Town of Superior is excited to invite you to attend the second annual Legends of Superior Trail Eco Tourism Festival.

Superior has many great outdoor adventures waiting for you and we would like to invite you to learn about all there is to see and do in Superior. This event will feature a pancake breakfast, eight guided hikes to some of most unique settings in the Sonoran desert. There will also be several interactive booths and displays showcasing various outdoor activities and the Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center will be providing hikers with water and snacks.

This year there will be eight different guided hikes offered in both the morning and afternoon. You can enjoy a walking story telling tour of downtown Superior, or a morning photography walk. Trek through the desert and learn about the history of the famed Pinal City which is now a ghost town on the LOST, or visit the Pinal Cemetery (a desert drive to get there but no 4x4 needed). Hikes to the cross on the ridge below Apache Leap, to the Claypool tunnel and another into Arnett Canyon have been added for avid hikers looking for more of a challenge. For those looking for a milder hike there is a geology hike through the canyon segment of the LOST and a hike on the National Scenic Arizona Trail near Picket Post Mountain.

After hiking in the morning satisfy your hunger at the History Luncheon, where you will be treated to talks about the geography, history and legends of Superior and the surrounding area. Tickets are $10.00 and include a BBQ sandwich, cowboy beans, potato salad, vegetable, drink and desert. Proceeds from the luncheon will help support future development of the LOST.

Equestrian users and mountain bikers are also encouraged to participate, however guided rides are not available this year. At 4pm the public is invited to attend a dedication ceremony at the Pinal Cemetery. The cemetery dates back to 1800's and is the resting place of many local pioneers and the infamous Mattie Earp.

Please use the link https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/ ... pde44c6505 to RSVP for the event and pre-register for lunch and the guided hikes. We are encouraging pre-registration to ensure we have enough guides and supplies for each hike. If pre-registration is full for any of the hikes, please email LOSTINSUPERIORAZ@GMAIL.COM, indicate which hike you are registering for.

For more information about this event please contact the Superior Chamber of Commerce & Caboose Visitor Center at 520-689-0200.

[sirena]

Just a reminder- this year's Eco-Tourism Festival is tomorrow. So stop by Superior if you're hiking in the area! Space still available on the interpretive hikes occurring all day. Details in the post above. Hope to see you there!

[tibber]

I expect to be there! Looking forward to it. John picked the Tunnel and Pinal City tours.
And we're going to the BBQ lunch (BRUCE ;) ).

I need a break from painting picket posts.

[The_Eagle]

I need a break from painting picketposts.

You should not be Tagging Picketpost while you are out there [-X :whistle:

[johnr1]

I had a great time and learned a lot.
thank you Sirena

[sirena]

Thanks for coming out John and Angela! It was a great event- lots of different hikes, a series of geology and history talks, and a tasty lunch. I learned a lot as well.

[kingsnake]

Is there a hike description for the Claypool Tunnel hike? If so, I'm not finding it ...

[The_Eagle]

@kingsnake
http://hikearizona.com/decoder=16561