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Hiking from Phoenix to Tuscon
Posted: Jul 30 2009 1:46 pm
by desertk
I want to hike from phoenix to tucson in the beginning of september- I would like some advice as far as which trails to follow (if there are any)
Thanks for any info
Re: Hiking from Phoenix to Tuscon
Posted: Aug 05 2009 9:01 am
by big_load
Jeff MacE wrote:I think a week is a safer bet, especially if you are not familiar with these passages.
I know a guy section-hiking the AZT who split this bit into four pieces totaling almost two weeks. He did them all in late fall and started each one with 3-4 gallons of water.
Re: Hiking from Phoenix to Tuscon
Posted: Aug 05 2009 9:49 am
by Jeffshadows
big_load wrote:Jeff MacE wrote:I think a week is a safer bet, especially if you are not familiar with these passages.
I know a guy section-hiking the AZT who split this bit into four pieces totaling almost two weeks. He did them all in late fall and started each one with 3-4 gallons of water.
Yea, that makes even more sense, actually. I don't have the maps and beta sitting here in front of me.
Re: Hiking from Phoenix to Tuscon
Posted: Jun 11 2010 7:46 pm
by big_load
azbackpackr wrote:I usually decide to not comment about them, unless someone types "Eager, AZ"
MSNBC repeatedly spelled it that way in their story on the plane crash. (
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37649194/ns/us_news-life/)
I'm glad nobody on the ground was hurt.