Saturday, March 5,
2011/10:00 am
McDowell Sonoran Preserve Gateway
Trailhead
Leader:
Connie Moll
Connie Moll at: mollc@hotmail.com
Level: 2-2.5
Length: 2.5 Hours
Description: This
ride is thru some 'urban' (you can see houses) areas, by a golf
course before going up in the hills. There are some areas which
are moderately rocky. This is a multi use trail with hikers and
some bikers also enjoying the trail. You will be able to see
WestWorld from the pass. There are bathrooms a short walk from
the parking area.
Directions: Located
east of Pima Rd, south of Union Hills and one half mile north of
E. Bell Road, the Gateway Trailhead is accessible off Thompson
Peak Parkway (also 94th Street) to the east. It is a new
trailhead with nice facilities and is well marked. This access
area is the largest and most significant entry point to the
preserve. The facility has plenty of parking, restrooms, shade
and seating, water fountains and an equestrian staging area with
16 trailer parking spaces, water troughs and hitching rails.
Saturday, March 12, 2011/2:30
p.m. - Ride Out
Ride: South Mountain Park Ride
Ride Leader: Sheree Riggs – For questions call Sheree at
602-758-3137
Level: 2
Length: 2 Hours
Description: Ride out
from T-Bone Steak House into South Mountain Park. We will start
out the ride, heading up a pretty good hill. Then the rest of
the loop ride will be pretty flat, with a few up and down areas,
this is a nice trail with some rocky spots. The steak house
opens at 5 pm, so plan on staying to have dinner after the ride,
or at least a piece of hot apple pie! You can see the menu and
prices on their website t-bonesteakhouse.com. 10037 South 19th
Ave T-Bone Steakhouse, trailer parking backside of the
restaurant.
Directions: From Carefree Hwy. head south on
I-17, take exit 197 toward Durango St/19th Ave, merge onto S
23rd Ave, then slight left at the Black Canyon Access Rd., turn
right on 19th Ave continue south on 19th ave for 5.1 miles, turn
left at W. Lodge Dr, the restaurant will be on the right. Any
questions you may call the ride leader Sheree. Cell phone
602-758-3137.
Saturday, March 19, 2011/4:00 pm
- 7:00 pm
Sunset Ride from Cave Creek Outfitters - Cancelled due to lack
of participation
Sunday, March 20, 2011/10:00 am
Event: Obstacle Course Challenge and Fun Day
Host: Joanne Cox - Two Bit Horse Company
Level: Entry to Advanced
Length: 3 to 4 hours
Description: From a curtain of hanging
noodles to scary mailboxes and high stepping cavalettis, bring
your horses for a few hours of friendly competition and fun
maneuvering through a series of obstacles within an arena. The
number of participants will determine the number of obstacles,
from six to a dozen. The club will provide soda and water and
there will be a small prize for the top two competitors. Bring
lunch, a lawn chair and your sense of humor and we’ll spend the
day getting acquainted or re-acquainted as a club. If you wish
to ride after the competition, both The Maricopa Trail and state
trust land north of Carefree Highway are just a short distance.
For questions contact Joanne Cox at to_hossboss@msn.com or call
602-810-7772.
Directions: North on 3rd Ave. off Carefree
Hwy; about a ½ block, right into The Two Bit Horse Company.
Parking is ample—please pull forward. If you prefer or think you
might need to leave early, feel free to park on 3rd Ave. but
please don’t block the drives of other ranches.
Saturday, April 2, 2011/10:00 am SHARP
Ride: Superstition Springs Ride
Ride Leader: Frank Ziskovsky - For questions call Frank at
480-488-1503
Level: 4
Length: 4-1/2 Hours
Description: Here's a ride in great
country with beautiful scenery. This ride will go on the Second
Water Trail to Black Mesa Trail. Then it will go to the Dutchman
Trail and back to the beginning. Be sure your horse is well shod
and in good condition.
Directions: Highway 60 to Highway 88 at Apache Junction, go
north on Highway 88 past the Lost Dutchman State Park. Turn
right at the sign marking First Water Trailhead. Follow road to
the horse trailhead, approximately 1 ½ miles. Sign up on the
website if you plan to go on this ride.
Saturday, April 16, 2011/10:30 am
Ride: Wickenburg Ride – Details to follow – check for updates on
the website:
