What we’re about
NOTE:
With the impact of COVID-19 and social distancing, and the addition of me breaking my ankle on a hike early this year, putting me out of commission as an additional leader, and leading my traditional Deems Hill Tuesday Evening Hikes, our hikes and get togethers have not been as numerous as in the past. With this the Trail Period for joining this meetup has now been extended for 180 Days , and you can judge are we the right hiking group for you. So enjoy our adventures and I'll be back on the Trail very soon.........Capt'n Bob
This meetup is for all who love the great outdoors, lacing up those hiking boots, hitting the trails and climbing the summits, and at the end enjoying a nice cold craft beer from a local brewery that appreciates the flavors of great craft beers. So if you love to hike, and you love and appreciate the fine flavors of an Awesome Brew, then Hiking for Hops is the Meetup hiking group for you. In actuality, if you love to hike and experience the great outdoors, and the good times that follow, even if you don't drink this Meetup is for you. Hiking for Hops will offer at least a monthly Hike for Hops that will Hike one of the many trails our state has to offer, then after our adventure, visit one of the many local breweries, brew pubs, or bars that feature craft brewed beers. So, are you ready for some fun filled adventures, great beers, fun times, and friendships?....Then Hiker for Hops is the a group for you. So you ask; Why the membership fee? Well, we don't want everyone. We want members who truly want to experience the fun times and adventure the Hiking for Hops Meetup has to offer. We just don't want a collection of names or members who don't participate. Additionally this small group donation of $10.00/year will offset the cost of making this a Great Meetup by helping establish meeting locations, purchase group supplies for our gatherings and events, needed equipment such as walkie talkies, first aid kits, etc for our volunteer leaders, and to be on the active list to receive our group newsletter, notifications, and messages of upcoming hikes and events. It is not a prerequisite to attend our hikes. You are also welcome to bring a guest(s) along anytime. We have an Amazing group of Hikers and volunteer Trail Leaders, and we are always looking for additional trail leaders if you would like to get involved. We're a small group but a fun, serious group of hikers who appreciate what our beautiful state has to offer, but who also enjoy a good time off the trail as well.
Until I see you on the trail, keep Hiking for those Hops.
Bob....or as I'm known Capt'n Bob
Upcoming events (2)
See all- White Pocket, Buckskin Gulch, Vermillion Hills - from Page, AZNeeds location
White Pocket, Buckskin Gulch, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
H4H - 4X4 AdventuresIt is time to take this group to an adventure of a different kind!
PLEASE READ, READ, READ ALL INFORMATION BELOW BEFORE SIGNING UP !!!
If you want to get to White Pocket you'll need either a high-clearance 4X4 – (NOT AWD – NO 2WDs), or a friend with a 4x4, or rent a jeep in Page.
If you share a rental, or ride with one of drivers, the cost should not be too bad (as little as:
$200.- plus gas / per person - for two days for four people and 400 miles included
OR:
$250.- plus gas / per person - for three days and 600 miles included).Must be a 4X4 – NOT AWD – NO 2WDs
If you don't have one, 4X4 jeep rentals are available in Page.
The Paria Plateau is the central geographic feature of Vermillion Cliffs National Monument; a remote, sandy area 20 by 20 miles in size bordered by Buckskin Gulch and the Paria River to the north, the cliffs themselves to the east and south, and House Rock Valley to the west. Some parts are flat, others gently sloping, and the area is crossed only by rough tracks, requiring a 4WD vehicle due to long stretches of deep, soft sand. Dotted across this generally featureless region are numerous small outcrops of the underlying Navajo sandstone, eroded to form unusually varied shapes, generally colored white or red, but mixed with layers of many other shades.
I am looking for COMMITTED drivers with 4x4 high clearance vehicles (NO AWD or SUVs), who may be willing to take passengers, so as many people as possible can share the experience and cost, and enjoy this adventure.
When you sign up answer ALL of the following questions in the comment section below to be moved from wait-list to ”going”:
1 - Do you have a 4x4 vehicle or will you rent one?
2 - How many ADDITIONAL passengers are you willing to accommodate?
3 - Are you a passenger willing to share expenses with others?Get a preview of the area :
White Pocket, Vermilion Cliffs National Monumenthttps://www.americansouthwest.net/arizona/vermilion_cliffs/white-pocket.html
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Planned Itinerary
(subject to modification)Thursday, May 16 : Arrive in Page AZ, check into hotel, group dinner at – TBD
Friday, May 17: 7:00 am Rent Jeeps (if applicable) or meet at the designated caravan location.
Explore: Paria Canyon Overlook, Stud Horse Point and Alstrom Point
Saturday May 18: Drive to, and hike White Pocket
Sunday, May 19: Drive to, and hike Buckskin Gulch to Wire Pass.
Upon return stay overnight in Page or return to Phoenix.
For a detailed, planned itinerary email me at: ZEE@hiking4hops.com
