Hiking Fellowship

Hiking Fellowship
HIKING FELLOWSHIP:
 
The Rotary Club of Tucson has a Hiking Fellowship. Organized weekend hikes happen once a month and are of various lengths and difficulty. Bruce Richardson Bruce.Richardson@trulynolen.com coordinates the hikes for the Club. If you are interested in hiking just email Bruce so, he can add you to the distribution list. Members that are interested in leading hikes on alternate days/dates or level of difficulty are encouraged to share that with Bruce so he can coordinate the schedule and let membership know.
 
 
 
Upcoming Hike:
 
Saturday, April 19, 2025 - Bug Springs to Bear Canyon Picnic area
Our next scheduled hike will find us at the mid-way point to the top of Mount Lemmon.  The Bug Springs Trail offers sweeping views beginning in rugged desert terrain and ascending into pine forest to the Bear Canyon Picnic area.  This hike also presents two options in distance and can be completed as a point to point of 4.4 miles or an out and back covering 8.8 miles.  The total vertical elevation gain is 1,961 feet reaching a maximum elevation of near 6,300 feet.
 
This hike is considered to be difficult and much of the trail is not shaded.  As the days are getting longer and temperatures warming up a bit, we will meet at our favorite spot for all hikes in the Santa Catalinas, LeBuzz located in the mall at Tanque Verde and Catalina Highway.  We can certainly carpool up and leave vehicles at each end to accommodate both hike distances.  Meeting time at LeBuzz will be 6:45AM for departure at 7AM and hike start at 7:45-8AM.  Anticipated hike time will vary depending on distance chosen but plan for 2.5-5 hours and with April temperatures warming up a bit, it is important to bring plenty of water, snacks and sun protection.  
 
See you on the trails!