Hotshot Memorial Hike - (R2R)
Sat, Mar 01
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The Hotshots Trail takes you through the Weaver Mountains and includes a 1,200 ft. elevation gain with a 5-8 percent grade. We will carpool from Anthem to the trailhead.....
Time & Location
Mar 01, 2025, 5:30 AM – 12:00 PM MST
Back to Health of Anthem, 41930 N. Venture Dr., Phoenix, Az. 85086
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About the event
The Hotshots Trail takes you through the Weaver Mountains and includes a 1,200 ft. elevation gain with a 5-8 percent grade. As you make your way, you will encounter 200+ stairs carved from the surrounding rock, interpretive signs, benches and 19 memorial plaques.
From the trailhead, the 2.85-mile path will lead you up to the observation deck. Every 600 feet, 19 granite plaques set into rocks share a photo and a story of each fallen Hotshot. Four interpretive signs paired with memorial benches provides information about wildland firefighting.
Once you reach the observation deck, you can see the Fatality Site 400’ below and the Town of Yarnell to the east. Additional interpretive signs here, outline the tragic events of the Yarnell Hill Fire. A Tribute Wall at the Observation Deck is available to leave stickers, patches and other mementos in honor of the sacrifice the Granite Mountain Hotshots made to…