Event Description:

Where

April will be Fellowship Adventure's second anniversary!  We will be meeting at the Seven Springs Group Campground in Cave Creek, 7 miles north of the town of Cave Creek.  The park is about a hour and a half from the church.  See the park's website for more details.

We have had over 1,500 combined hikers at our events with folks hiking everything from a couple of miles of flat trail to the top of the highest peak in the area. To celebrate, we will be having a BBQ and Dessert Buffet after the hike and, for those who are interested, camping at the Seven Springs group campground on Friday and/or Saturday night. 

You're welcome to bring your favorite dessert to share for the Dessert Buffet, but you're not under obligation to do so.

As normal, there will be hikes available at all levels. Hope you will join us for fun, food, and fellowship!

When

The group campground will be open from 3:00 PM on Friday through noon on Sunday.  Join us Friday and Saturday nights for worship around the campfire.  You can sign up for the BBQ, or just come Saturday morning for the hike at 8:30 AM.  Please plan on being at the registration tables by 8:00 AM so you can be assigned to your group and we can start hiking as soon as possible. 

Location/Directions

Take I-17 north to Carefree Hwy east to Tom Darlington Dr about 12 miles.  Turn left and go 1 mile to Stagecoach Pass and turn right.  Go 1 mile to Mule Train Rd, turn left, go to Cave Creek Rd and turn right. Cave Creek Rd becomes Seven Springs Rd.  Go 19 miles and follow the Fellowship Adventures signs to the Seven Springs group campground. ( Note: the last 7 miles are on a well-graded dirt road.)

Click here to get detailed directions from Calvary Community Church. 

Camping

There is no extra charge for camping, just the $6 per day park entrance fee, or a Tonto National Forest Pass.  There is lots of room for tents, campers, and trailers up to 16 feet (no hook-ups).  The campground has water and toilets.  Campers will be responsible for their own food, other than the Saturday lunch BBQ (if purchased). 

Cost

Lunch:  The BBQ is $6.50 per adult, $5 for kids 6 to 12 years old, and free for those under 6.

Park entrance fee:

     Hike only:  No fee

     Camping:  Tonto National Forest pass required - $6 per car/day.                 Click here for a list stores where passes are available.

Carpooling

Parking is very limited in the immediate event staging area, so we encourage you to consider carpooling from the central campus.  You can sign up for carpooling during the registration process.  For details on how carpooling works, see the Carpooling section of the "Things to Know" page.

Carpools will meet at Calvary central campus (west side by the mail boxes) – last carpool leaves at 6:30 AM.

Hiking

This hike will include 4 levels of hiking.  You will sign up for a level when registering.  The levels are listed below, or see levels of difficulty for more details.

Roadrunners – For the serious, go-fast hiker who desires the challenge of speed and distance (7 to 10 miles) and prefers to race past the sagebrush rather than smell it!

Coyotes – For the recreational hiker who desires energetic physical activity (4 to 7 miles) and the opportunity to stop and smell the sagebrush.

Prairie Dogs – For the casual hiker and families who want to get some exercise (about 3 miles) but will stop to enjoy the view and rest as they hike.

Geckos – For the person or family new to hiking or just coming back from a long time away.  They will do about 2 miles of relatively flat trail. 

Children

Children are more then welcome to join this event, but please read the Children section of the "Things to Know" page before you come. 

        Roadrunners - minimum age of 15*, if experienced

        Coyotes - minimum age of 10*, if experienced

        Prairie Dogs & Geckos - minimum age of 6*, unless you are going to carry them

* If you are bringing a child under the age of 18 for whom you are not the parent or legal guardian, a Medical Waiver/Consent Form must be completed, signed by a parent or legal guardian and presented at the check-in prior to the event.

Pets

Dogs are welcome on all except the Roadrunner hike.  Remember to consider the heat before bringing Fido and please read the Pets section of the "Things to Know" page.

Ministry:

Fellowship Adventures, Hike