ARIZONA

ARIZONA TRAIL: AMERICAN FLAG TRAILHEAD

Distance: 7 miles | Elevation gain: 1115 ft | Route Type: Out and Back

On the trail you will see a piece of Arizona history at the American Flag Ranch. The ranch was built by Isaac Laurin in 1877 and was designated as the post office. There is a sign with different trails marked, be sure to follow and know where you are headed. There is an abundance of beautiful boulders and grasslands. The scenic views are why we Arizonans love Arizona. Plan enough time to look at the historic ranches you come across. Don’t forget water and maybe even a snack to enjoy while taking in the views.

Directions:

Driving directions from Speedway and Campbell: North on Campbell (3.5 miles) turn Left onto River Rd 92.2 miles) Turn Right onto Orale Rd (28 miles) Turn Right onto American Avenue (2.4 miles) Turn right onto Mt. Lemmon Highway (3.9 miles) Turn Right onto American Flag Ranch Road (0.3 miles on this dirt road) The trailhead is marked by trail signs and Arizona Trail wooden arches above the trail.

February

• February 5 - Full Moon. The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be fully illuminated. This phase occurs at 18:30 UTC. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Snow Moon because the heaviest snows usually fell during this time of the year. Since hunting is difficult, this moon has also been known by some tribes as the Hunger Moon.

• February 20 - New Moon. The Moon will be located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This phase occurs at 07:08 UTC. This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere.

FEBRUARY 2023