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      <title><![CDATA[MELLOW - Javelina Canyon Trail South Mountain]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[*REMINDER: If this is your first hike with the Sun Lakes Hiking Club, it is required to contact the hike leader before your first club hike.* Hike Distance 4.1 mi Accumulated Elevation Gain: 482 feet Driving Distance: 35 miles R/T 20 minutes one way Drivers Fee: $3 Trailhead facilities: nice bathroo — Cottonwood Country Club off Riggs Road, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[MODERATE: Kiwanis, Pyramid, National, Ranger, and Las Lomitas]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[MODERATE: Kiwanis, Pyramid, National, Ranger, and Las Lomitas Hike leader: Paul Feeney (480-843-9547) *REMINDER: If this is your first hike with the Sun Lakes Hiking Club, it is required to contact the hike leader before your first club hike.* Date: Monday, November 2, 2026 Trailhead: Kiwanis Trailh — Cottonwood Country Club off Riggs Road, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Motivated: Mines Loop at South Mountain]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[*REMINDER: If this is your first hike with the Sun Lakes Hiking Club, it is required to contact the hike leader before your first club hike.* Title: MOTIVATED: Mines Loop at South Mountain *Meet up at Cottonwood at 7:30 a.m. for departure at 7:45 a.m.* Distance - 8.2 miles with 1777' AEG TH elevatio — Cottonwood - East of Tennis Courts, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[IRONOAKS @ SUN LAKES MARKET — Tuesday]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[MODERATE : Butcher Jones Trail]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[*REMINDER: If this is your first hike with the Sun Lakes Hiking Club, it is required to contact the hike leader before your first club hike.* Moderate Hike: Butcher Jones Trail at Saguaro Lake is a 4.9 mile in and out hike. TH 1500' AEG 450' 86miles R/T = $7 plus cost of daily pass This is a beautif — Cottonwood Country Club off Riggs Road, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Welcome Back Pot Luck Picnic for Sun Lakes Hiking Club]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[## Details Welcome Back Picnic for Sun Lakes Hiking Club Our Welcome Back Picnic is scheduled for Friday November 6, 2026 at the Sun Lakes 1 Oasis Park Ramada, located at 9049-9015 E. Sun Lakes Blvd., beginning at noon. The club will be providing your choice of baked or fried chicken. Attendees are  — Oasis Park, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Motivated: Guadalupe Perimeter hike at South Mountain]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[**Note: Meet up at 6:45 to leave at 7 am for carpool to the trailhead.** Motivated: Guadalupe Perimeter at South Mountain Start at the San Gabriel trailhead - to Marco DeNiza - to the National Trail - to the Mormon Loop - back to Marco DeNiza - then back to Guadalupe Perimeter start point. Distance: — Cottonwood - East of Tennis Courts, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[MODERATE: Willow Springs Basin Tank via Bulldog Canyon]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[*REMINDER: If this is your first hike with the Sun Lakes Hiking Club, it is required to contact the hike leader before your first club hike.* MODERATE: Willow Springs Basin Tank via Bulldog Canyon Hike leaders: Scott Downey (503-936-7239) & Pauline Boyd (825-735-2693) Date: November 9, 2026 Trailhea — Cottonwood Country Club off Riggs Road, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[IRONOAKS @ SUN LAKES MARKET — Tuesday]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[MELLOW HIKE - South Mountain- Pima Wash Out and Back]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[South Mountain- Pima Wash out and back. 3.1 miles with 220’ elevation gain . An enjoyable 3.1 mile out and back hike with only 220’ of elevation gain through the Pima wash trail for those that are searching for something easier than the typical 5 mile hike. Also a nice short hike for those that are  — Cottonwood Country Club off Riggs Road, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[MODERATE: Goldfield Arches]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Moderate hike: Goldfield Arches Hike Distance: 6 miles (balloon) AEG: 800 ft. Trailhead: Bulldog Canyon OHV - Hackamore Gate, N Hackamore Rd, Apache Junction Trailhead Elevation: 2,085 ft Driving Distance: 36 miles one-way Driver's fee: $6 Trailhead facilities: None. Stop at QT on Idaho Rd for restr — Cottonwood Country Club off Riggs Road, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[MODERATE: San Tan/Moonlight & Stargazer Trails]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2026 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[*REMINDER: If this is your first hike with the Sun Lakes Hiking Club, it is required to contact the hike leader before your first club hike.* **MODERATE: SAN TAN / MOONLIGHT & STARGAZER TRAILS AT SAN TAN MOUNTAIN REGIONAL PARK** **Hike leader: David Coffman 425-330-2183** **Date: November 16, 2026** — Cottonwood Country Club off Riggs Road, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Motivated: South Mountain Loop]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Motivated: South Mountain Loop TBD Leaders: Brian Hill and Mei Mei Hill — Cottonwood - East of Tennis Courts, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[IRONOAKS @ SUN LAKES MARKET — Tuesday]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[MODERATE: Peralta Trail to Lone Tree]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2026 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[*REMINDER: If this is your first hike with the Sun Lakes Hiking Club, it is required to contact the hike leader before your first club hike.* Moderate Plus: Peralta Trail to Fremont Saddle and then to Lone Tree in the Superstitions Trailhead: Peralta Trailhead Hike Distance: 5.5 miles, in and out. A — Cottonwood - East of Tennis Courts, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[MELLOW: Pass Mountain Trail to Cat Peaks Loop]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2026 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[*REMINDER: If this is your first hike with the Sun Lakes Hiking Club, it is required to contact the hike leader before your first club hike.* Hike Leader: Pauline B 825 735-2693 This is a 4.3 mile loop with an AEG of 344 ft in Usery Mountain Regional Park, Mesa Hike begins at Meridian Rd trailhead.  — Cottonwood Country Club off Riggs Road, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[MODERATE: Wild Burro Trail – out & back]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2026 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[*REMINDER: If this is your first hike with the Sun Lakes Hiking Club, it is required to contact the hike leader before your first club hike.* **Hike leader: Joe Milne 978-618-3099** **Date: November 23, 2026** **Trailhead: Wild Burro Day Use Area** **Description: Out and Back** **Hike Distance: 6 mi — Cottonwood Country Club, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Motivated: Lone Tree and Geronimo Cave - Superstitions]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[**Motivated Hike**: Lone Tree and Geronimo cave at the Superstitions; Out and Back. **Trailhead:** Peralta Trailhead, Superstitions. **Hike Distance:** 7.4 miles, in and out. **AEG:** 1,756 ft **Driving Distance:** 90 miles RT, approximately 2 hr driving time **Driver’s fee:** $6 plus $2 dirt road * — Cottonwood - East of Tennis Courts, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[IRONOAKS @ SUN LAKES MARKET — Tuesday]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[MELLOW HIKE - Cone Mountain at Brown's Ranch]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2026 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[MELLOW HIKE: New Cone Mountain trail Leaders: Don Lewis 303-888-7990 A series of trails -- Upper Ranch, Front of Cone Mountain, Hackamore and Latigo trails will make a 3.9-mile loop in front of Cone Mountain and back to Brown's Ranch Trailhead. This hike goes on the front side of Cone Mountain inste — Cottonwood Country Club off Riggs Road, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[MODERATE - South Mountain, Holbert Trail to Dobbins Lookout]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2026 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[*REMINDER: If this is your first hike with the Sun Lakes Hiking Club, it is required to contact the hike leader before your first club hike.* **MODERATE: Holbert Trail at South Mountain** **Holbert Trail to the Dobbins Lookout** in-and-out = \~5 miles Distance includes approximately 0.4 mile walk to — Cottonwood - East of Tennis Courts, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[MOTIVATED: Wasson Peak Loop]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2026 14:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[**MOTIVATED: Wasson Peak Loop** NOTE EARLY DEPARTURE: Meet up at 7:15 am Location: Saguaro National Park West, Tucson Distance: 7.4 miles Trailhead elevation: 2915’ AEG: 1983’ Driving distance: 194 miles R/T Driver’s fee: $16 Hike Leader: Ted Maresh, 503-329-7137 A club favorite and one of the nicer — Cottonwood Country Club, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mellow: Agua Fria Overlook & Badger Springs]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2026 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Hike Leader: Mike J 248 496-5369 Hike begins at the Badger Springs Trailhead within Agua Fria National Monument. We will hike out-and-back on 2 separate trails: TRAIL 1 up to Agua Fria Overlook: 2.6 miles out & back to the trailhead TRAIL 2 down to Agua Fria River: 2 miles out & back to the trailhea — Cottonwood - East of Tennis Courts, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[MODERATE: Telegraph Pass and Desert Classic]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2026 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[MODERATE HIKE: Telegraph Pass, Desert Classic Loop DATE:​​ November 30, 2026 TRAIL DISTANCE: 5.7 miles - AEG 711 feet HIKE LEADERS: Ron Deraas (701-263-5605) & Joan Carlisle (254-931-2601) Starting at the Desert Foothills (Telegraph Pass) Trailhead, we follow the paved trail for 1/2 mile to the Dese — Cottonwood - East of Tennis Courts, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[IRONOAKS @ SUN LAKES MARKET — Tuesday]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[IRONOAKS @ SUN LAKES MARKET — recurring farmers market in Sun Lakes, AZ. — IRONOAKS @ SUN LAKES MARKET, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[MODERATE: Tortilla Flats in the Superstition Wilderness]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2026 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Details MODERATE: Tortilla Flats in Superstition Wilderness area Hike leader: Ed Molieri 602-980-2723 Trailhead: Tortilla Flat Description: Great hike location beyond Tortilla Flats along the Apache Trail Road (Hwy 88). We begin our hike with some stone steps leading up to a ridgeline where we enjoy — Cottonwood - East of Tennis Courts, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[MODERATE Plus: Indian Mesa Loop at Lake Pleasant Regional Park]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2026 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[MODERATE: Indian Mesa Trail Loop NOTE: this hike may end up being an out and back hike due to river level conditions) Hike leaders: Paul Feeney (480) 843-9547 Scott Downey (503) 936-7239 Trailhead: Agua Fria Conservation Area, Maricopa County, AZ Description: Loop This hike is a moderate PLUS hike\* — Cottonwood - East of Tennis Courts, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Motivated: Spur Cross, Tortuga, Elephant Mountain, Dragonfly Loop]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[**Motivated Hike:** Elephant Mountain Loop at Spur Cross using multiple trails. **Trailhead:** Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area (44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, AZ) **Hike Distance:** 8.5 mile loop **Trailhead Elevation:** 2100’ **AEG:** 1450+ ft. **Driving Distance:** 109 miles RT, 1.25 hr dri — Cottonwood - East of Tennis Courts, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[IRONOAKS @ SUN LAKES MARKET — Tuesday]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[IRONOAKS @ SUN LAKES MARKET — recurring farmers market in Sun Lakes, AZ. — IRONOAKS @ SUN LAKES MARKET, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[MELLOW: Tom's Thumb, Feldspar, part of Marcus Landslide]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2026 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[MELLOW: Tom's Thumb, Feldspar, Marcus Landslide Loop (1.5 miles) plus a short out and back on the easy but scenic part of Marcus Landslide for a total of 3.5 miles with an elevation gain of 347 feet. An easy scenic trail offering nice mountain views, large saguaros, and unique rock formations like m — Cottonwood - East of Tennis Courts, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[MODERATE: Jacob's Crosscut to Prospector View to Praying Hands loop]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2026 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Join the Sun Lakes Hiking Club on this exhilarating new club hike. We start off heading south on a fairly level Jacob's crosscut trail for the first two miles, passing through a cholla forest. We then turn left onto Prospectors View trail where we soon start a 700 foot climb over the next 1.5 miles. — Cottonwood Country Club off Riggs Road, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[MODERATE: Bursera Trail]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2026 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[**Bursera and Gila Trails Loop, Chandler Blvd Trailhead** **Meet up at Cottonwood Parking Lot at 7:30 with departure at 7:45** **Location: South Mountain** **Hike Leader: David Coffman 425-330-2183** **Distance: 6.3 miles** **Trailhead elevation: 1,259 feet, AEG: 1,134 feet** **Driving Distance: 36  — Cottonwood - East of Tennis Courts, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[IRONOAKS @ SUN LAKES MARKET — Tuesday]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[MELLOW Plus: Parker Pass]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2026 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[5 miles 498 AEG Hike Leader: Steve Geislinger 480 329-3926 This is a favorite hike in the Superstition Mountains. From First Water Trailhead, we cross First Water Creek several times on our way to Parker Pass. Elevation gain is gradual and steady. Along the way we are treated to interesting rock for — Cottonwood Country Club off Riggs Road, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[MELLOW: Parker Pass as far as the Stingray]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2026 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[3.1 miles approx 200 AEG Hike Leader: Alison Geislinger 480 329-4035 This is the companion hike to the Mellow Plus Parker Pass hike which is also offered on this date. This hike will go only as far as the Stingray Saddle before retracing our steps to the trailhead. This version eliminates some of th — Cottonwood Country Club off Riggs Road, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[MODERATE Plus+: Peralta Trail to Robber's Roost]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2026 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Hike: Peralta Trail to Robber's Roost and back Level: Moderate hikers with a wish to expand their limits Leader: Warren Wasescha 651-343-8256 Distance: 6.0 miles AEG: 1,715 ft Robber's Roost is a hidden gem in the Superstition Mountains. This hike is often done at the Motivated level, but Moderate l — Cottonwood - East of Tennis Courts, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[MOTIVATED: Hau Pal - Alta Loop at South Mountain]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2026 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[**Hike Category: Motivated** **Hike Title**: Hau Pal - Alta Loop, South Mountain **Hike Distance:** 7 miles **AEG:** 1400' **Trailhead:** 19th Ave TH, 10500 S 19th Ave, Phoenix; South Mountain Park **TH Elevation:** 1360' **Description**: From the 19th Ave. trailhead in South Mountain Park, we ascen — Cottonwood - East of Tennis Courts, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[IRONOAKS @ SUN LAKES MARKET — Tuesday]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[IRONOAKS @ SUN LAKES MARKET — recurring farmers market in Sun Lakes, AZ. — IRONOAKS @ SUN LAKES MARKET, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[MODERATE: Adero Canyon Loop]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2026 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[ADERO CANYON Sonoran Loop moderate hike details Hike Category: Moderate Hike Title: Adero Canyon Sonoran Loop Trailhead: Adero Canyon, 14800 N. Eagle Ridge Drive, Fountain Hills Hike Distance: 5.8 miles (lollipop) Trailhead Elevation: 2460 ft. AEG: 800 ft. Driving Distance: 77 RT Driver’s fee: $6 De — Cottonwood Country Club off Riggs Road, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[MODERATE: Go John/Overton Loop Hike]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2026 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Hike Leaders: Ron Deraas (701-263-5605) & Joan Carlisle (254-931-2601) Hike Category: Moderate Hike Title: Go John/ Overton/ Clay Mine Loop Date: Monday, December 28, 2026 Trailhead: Cave Creek Regional Park; Go John Trail Trailhead Parking Description: Hike is located at the Cave Creek Regional Par — Cottonwood Country Club off Riggs Road, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[MODERATE: Resolution Rock Loop at South Mountain]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2026 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We will make a Loop hike at South Mountain to celebrate the end of 2026 and the beginning of 2027. TH: Pima Canyon in South Mountain Preserve Trails: Marcos de Niza to Black Rock Cyn Trail to Desert Classic Tr. Distance: 5.6 miles, AEG 910' Be prepared for a stop at Resolution Rock on the Marcos de  — Cottonwood - East of Tennis Courts, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[MODERATE: Hackberry Springs from Weaver's Needle Vista Viewpoint]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2027 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Moderate Hike: Hackberry Springs from Weavers Needle Vista Viewpoint Trail Distance: 6.4 miles AEG 800 feet 80 miles R/T; Driver Fee $7 Hike Leader - Scott Downey, 503-936-7239 Hackberry Springs Loop hike in the Superstitions is very scenic. The trailhead is paved and good sized, so parking will not — Cottonwood Country Club off Riggs Road, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Moderate: Mormon Trail and Fat Man's Pass]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2027 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[MODERATE: Mormon Trail and Fat Man's Pass at South Mountain 4 miles TH 1320' AEG \~925’. 35 miles R/T = $3 A classic South Mountain hike with the opportunity to enjoy 3 trails at South Mountain. Ascend up the Mormon Trail to the National Trail to Fat Man's Pass. Then squeeze through a narrow rock pa — Cottonwood Country Club, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[MODERATE: Dixie Mountain Loop with Summit]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2027 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Moderate Hike: Dixie Mountain Loop with Summit Date: Monday, January 11, 2027 Hike Leader - Paul Feeney (480-843-9547) Trail Distance: 5.2 miles; AEG 960 feet Dixie Mountain Loop in Phoenix Sonoran Desert Preserve Trail Head Elevation: 1566 feet 105 miles R/T; Driver Fee $9 Meetup: 7:45 Cottonwood p — Cottonwood - East of Tennis Courts, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Moderate: Siphon Draw]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2027 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Siphon Draw at the Superstition Mountains **\*Meetup at 7:30 am for a 7:45 am departure\*** 70 Miles R/T = $6.00 plus share of the $20.00 park fee ($10 for one person, $20 for 2-4 people in a car). Co-Leaders: Warren Wasescha 651-343-8256 and Pauline Boyd (825-735-2693 A very scenic hike with the tr — Cottonwood - East of Tennis Courts, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[MODERATE: Casa Grande Mountain South Side]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2027 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Hike Leader - Paul Feeney (480-843-9547). Scott Downey (503-936-7239) Trail Distance: 6.6 miles; AEG 755 feet Spine to Ridge Trail to East Butte Loop in the Casa Grande Mountain Trails area Trail Head Elevation: 1300 feet 75 miles R/T; Driver Fee $6 This hike has been changed since last year. It is  — Cottonwood - East of Tennis Courts, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Motivated: Siphon Draw and the Flatiron - Superstitions]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2027 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[**Motivated Hike:** Siphon Draw and the Flatiron - Superstitions **Trail Head:** Siphon Draw Trailhead, Lost Dutchman State Park **Hike Distance:** \~6 miles **AEG:** 2600 ft **Driving Distance:** 74 miles RT, \~1.7 hr drive **Driver Fee:** $6.00 plus share of the car park fee (\~$20?). **Trail Head — Cottonwood - East of Tennis Courts, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[MODERATE: Brown's Mountain & Cone Mountain]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2027 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Hike Distance: 5.5 miles (loop) AEG: 645 ft. Trailhead: Brown’s Ranch TH, McDowell Sonoran Preserve, 30301 N. Alma School Way, Scottsdale Trailhead Elevation: 2,710 ft Driving Distance: 88 miles RT (50 minutes each way) Driver's fee: $6 Trailhead facilities: large parking lot, nice restrooms & water — Cottonwood - East of Tennis Courts, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Links League – Cottonwood]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2027 19:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[To register, visit: http://www.golfgenius.com/ggid/pf24ad — Cottonwood Country Club, Sun Lakes]]></description>
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