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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260618T090000
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SUMMARY:Yosemite Backpacking 🏕️
DESCRIPTION:Full Weekend Itinerary:\nJune 18 @ 9:00 am – June 23 \nThis trip will be a 6-day road trip and camping trip from Phoenix to Yosemite National Park\, built around waterfalls\, granite cliffs\, Yosemite Valley views\, rivers\, meadows\, and some of the most iconic hikes in the park. Days 1 and 6 will mainly be driving days\, while Days 2-5 will be full Yosemite days. \nThe campsites we’re trying to get are at Camp 4\, which uses 1-week-in-advance reservations. We’ll camp inside the park when we can\, and on nights we can’t get Camp 4\, we’ll camp about 40 minutes outside the eastern entrance. Because of this\, the exact order for Days 2-5 is TBD and will depend on campsite availability\, drive times\, parking\, weather\, and trail conditions. \n\n📅 DAY 1 | Thu\, June 18\n🚗 Phoenix → Yosemite Area\n• 9:00 am – Depart Phoenix• Long drive day toward Yosemite / the eastern Sierra area• Food\, gas\, and grocery stops on the way• Arrive near camp later in the day• Set up camp\, organize food/gear\, and get ready for the Yosemite days \n\n📅 DAYS 2-5 | Fri\, June 19 – Mon\, June 22\n• 🌊 Full Vernal + Nevada Falls day: Hike from Happy Isles up the Mist Trail to experience Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall up close. This will be one of the biggest waterfall hikes of the trip\, with steep granite steps\, river views\, and incredible scenery throughout the climb.  ◦ 🥾 6.7 miles  ◦ ⏱️ 4.5-5 hours  ◦ 🔥 Hard \n• 🌲 Wapama Falls / Hetch Hetchy day: Explore Hetch Hetchy\, walk across O’Shaughnessy Dam\, and hike the Wapama Falls Trail along the reservoir. This day will have huge waterfall views\, cliffs\, bridges\, and a quieter feel than Yosemite Valley. If the group wants to extend it\, we can continue partway toward Rancheria Falls without committing to the full route.  ◦ 🥾 4.9 miles  ◦ ⏱️ 2.5-3 hours  ◦ 🟡 Moderate \n• 🚲 Yosemite Valley bike + river day: Rent bikes and explore Cook’s Meadow\, Sentinel Meadow\, Lower Yosemite Falls\, the Merced River Trail\, Mirror Lake\, and scenic Valley viewpoints. We’ll spend the day riding through the Valley\, stopping for photos\, and swimming or relaxing along the Merced River.  ◦ 🌊 Merced River Trail    ▪ 🥾 5.6 miles    ▪ ⏱️ 2-2.5 hours    ▪ 🟡 Moderate  ◦ 🪞 Mirror Lake Paved Trail    ▪ 🥾 2.1 miles    ▪ ⏱️ 0.5-1 hour    ▪ 🟢 Easy \n• 🏔️ Panorama Trail day: Hike from Glacier Point down toward Yosemite Valley\, with huge views of Half Dome\, Illilouette Fall\, Nevada Fall\, Vernal Fall\, and the surrounding cliffs. This will be one of the most scenic hikes of the trip and a strong final big hike.  ◦ 🥾 9.1 miles  ◦ ⏱️ About 5 hours  ◦ 🔥 Challenging \n\n📅 DAY 6 | Tue\, June 23\n🏠 Yosemite Area → Phoenix\n• Wake up early and pack up camp• Final bathroom/shower/food stop if needed• Depart for Phoenix• Long return drive with gas and food stops as needed• Arrive back home later in the day/night \n\n💵 Estimated Costs Per Person\n• Gas: ~$90-150• Yosemite entrance pass: ~$35 per vehicle\, split by car• Camping: varies depending on campsite location• Bike rental: ~$35-50 if we rent bikes• Showers: small fee if we shower in the park• Food/groceries: ~$40-80• Total estimated cost: ~$150-300 per person \nCLICK TO SIGN UP
URL:https://arizonaoutdoorsclub.com/trips_and_events/yosemite-backpacking/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Sargent":MAILTO:rpsargent2@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260619T160000
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SUMMARY:Petrified Forrest National Park/Painted Dessert
DESCRIPTION:We’ll leave Friday afternoon and arrive at Crystal Forest Campground in the evening. After setting up camp and getting settled\, we’ll relax for the night and prepare for a full day of exploring on Saturday. \nSaturday will be dedicated to seeing the best of Petrified Forest National Park. We’ll start the morning with a hike on the Historic Blue Forest Trail\, followed by the park’s signature Blue Mesa Trail Loop\, where colorful badlands and scattered petrified wood create some of the most dramatic scenery in the park. \nAfter the hikes\, we’ll visit Newspaper Rock to view hundreds of ancient petroglyphs and stop at Puerco Pueblo to explore the remains of an ancestral Puebloan settlement. We’ll then continue to the Giant Logs Trail and Crystal Forest\, where some of the park’s largest and most colorful petrified logs can be found. \nIn the afternoon\, we’ll head north through the park to experience the vibrant landscapes of the Painted Desert. Along the way\, we’ll hike to Onyx Bridge\, one of the park’s most remarkable petrified wood formations\, and stop at the Painted Desert Overlook for panoramic views of the desert’s colorful hills and mesas. \nTo end the day\, we’ll enjoy dinner and watch the sunset over the Painted Desert before returning to camp. We’ll break camp and leave early Sunday morning for the drive home. \n\nCLICK TO SIGN UP
URL:https://arizonaoutdoorsclub.com/trips_and_events/petrified-forrest-national-park-painted-dessert/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nicolas Nelson":MAILTO:nikynel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260627T220000
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SUMMARY:Apache Lake Raft Camping
DESCRIPTION:Join me for a raft camping (raftpacking? packrafting?) trip on the Apache Lake\, one dam up from Canyon Lake in the Superstitions. We will be parking at the Apache Lake Marina & Resort for $30/car and using inflatable rafts to boat 4.5 miles to the LeGrand Cove\, where we will camp on the beach. \n  \nI have a raft that fits 5ish with gear and a one person inflatable kayak. If your buying a raft I recommend buying the Walmart special Ozark Trail Raft and paddles\, currently going for $32. It fits 2 people\, so you can split the price in half. Then\, grab a life vest from Walmart. Or if you want to be fancy\, you can rent a Kayak from the marina for $85/day. Or even a full Pontoon Boat for $550! \nI also recommend getting some drybags so your valuables and sleeping bag don’t get wet\, which can also be found at Walmart. \n  \nThe Poormans Yacht: \nGreat Value Raft and Paddles: $32/2 = $16 \nLife Vest: $12 \nTotal per person: $28 \nCLICK TO SIGN UP
URL:https://arizonaoutdoorsclub.com/trips_and_events/apache-lake-raft-camping-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Justin Weidmann":MAILTO:justinweidmann2@gmail.com
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