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The July 5th SCVN Friday Hikes began at the Sky Valley parking lot
where led guide Phil Bentley greeted everyone and covered the SCVN Safety Rules.
This was a six-mile loop connecting three trails, (Aspen Draw, Mt. Lemmon Trail,
and the Meadow Trail) with an elevation gain of 1,200 feet.
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One of the interest points on this hike was the Lemmon Rock Lookout staffed by the Forest Service personnel.
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The original tower was erected in 1928.
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On this day we were able to get a tour of the Lookout
since Phil called ahead and talked to the Forest Ranger on duty at the Lookout this summer.
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The Osborne Fire Finder.
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View down into the Tucson Basin and the Santa Rita Mountains.
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After the tour, we took a snack break before continuing the hike.
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A little music from our leader.
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Always a fun time hiking in the Santa Catalina Mountains. — Images by kenne
