Month: May 2013

West Fork Trail Closed due to Mountain Lion

Updated - Posted - Charles Miles
Trail part closed by mountain-lion action and TEMPORARY CLOSURE FOR PORTIONS OF WEST FORK TRAIL The Arizona Daily Star reports a short term Mountain Lion Closure on the West Fork Trail (from Sabino Canyon Trail to the Cathedral Rock Trail – closing Hutch’s Pool) due to concern about the behavior of a Mountain Lion in the area (they are careful to note that there has not been an attack).

Fall Return for Bighorn Sheep?

Updated - Posted - Charles Miles
Bighorn sheep could return to Catalinas by fall 2013 – An article from KOLD/Tucson News Now, the reintroduction project apparently continues to move forward with and an Advisory Committee (est. Dec 2012 apparently) of organizations including the Sky Island Alliance. Essentially the same article from the Arizona Daily Star. The AZ Game and Fish version.

Finger Rock Trail Rescue

Updated - Posted - Charles Miles
From the SARA Facebook Page: Southern Arizona Rescue Association was called to assist Pima County Sheriff’s Department SAR deputies locate a missing hiker in Finger Rock Canyon. The hiker had lost the trail and was “cliffed out” above a waterfall in the canyon bottom. SARA reached the hiker within an hour of arriving at the trail head. The hiker was doing well, but certainly appreciated the red licorice and the escort out of the canyon. Great job, everyone!