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Friday, June 6, 2025
Reserve by May 23.

Saturday, Aug 16, 2025
Reserve by Aug 2.

Bill Williams Mountain, visible to the north from most of the Prescott area, is the westernmost 9,000-foot peak in Arizona. The mountain is named for a preacher/guide/mountain man from North Carolina whose story will weave through the day. We will circle the mountain on the Bill Williams Loop Road starting at Devil Dog Lake just off I-40, then drive to the summit fire tower, enjoying distant views across much of northern Arizona. We’ll do some short walks, but no significant hiking, as we talk about the geology and ecology of the mountain. There’s a good chance of seeing Elk and other wildlife along the way. Activity Rating: 2.
Instructor: Chris Wuehrmann

$170 per person - Tuition includes transportation, box lunch and field instruction. Departs 8AM from Prescott Campus.*Chino Valley pickup available

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Friday, June 6, 2025
Reserve by May 23.

Saturday, Aug 16, 2025
Reserve by Aug 2.

Bill Williams Mountain, visible to the north from most of the Prescott area, is the westernmost 9,000-foot peak in Arizona. The mountain is named for a preacher/guide/mountain man from North Carolina whose story will weave through the day. We will circle the mountain on the Bill Williams Loop Road starting at Devil Dog Lake just off I-40, then drive to the summit fire tower, enjoying distant views across much of northern Arizona. We’ll do some short walks, but no significant hiking, as we talk about the geology and ecology of the mountain. There’s a good chance of seeing Elk and other wildlife along the way. Activity Rating: 2.
Instructor: Chris Wuehrmann

$170 per person - Tuition includes transportation, box lunch and field instruction. Departs 8AM from Prescott Campus.*Chino Valley pickup available

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Saturday, May 31, 2025
Reserve by May 16.

Saturday, Aug 23, 2025
Reserve by Aug 8.

North of Verde Valley is a little-visited plateau, surrounded on three sides by rugged wilderness areas. On the east is West Fork Wilderness and Oak Creek Canyon; on the west is Sycamore Canyon Wilderness; and on the south is Redrock/Secret Canyon Wilderness. We will explore this beautiful, forested landscape, culminating with utterly amazing views of the redrock country of Sedona, seen from above. Along the way we’ll talk about geology, including visiting a baby sinkhole, forest ecology and the logging railroads of the early 20th century. We’ll also talk about the handful of people who have lived out there, including Bear Howard, who literally made his living hunting bear, and the wild Casner Clan, who have multiple local landmarks named after them. Lots of short walks, but no serious hiking. Activity Rating: 2

Instructor: Chris Wuehrmann
$180 per person - Tuition includes ground transportation, box lunch, and field instruction. Departs 7AM from Prescott campus. *Chino Valley pickup available.
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