Dolan Springs Chamber of Commerce - DOLAN SPRINGS TRAIL SYSTEM

Dolan Springs Chamber of Commerce - Gateway to Grand Canyon W. Rim SkyWalk & Lake Meade Recreation

DOLAN SPRINGS TRAILS SYSTEM

INTRODUCTION:

The four trails recently completed by the Open Space Organization of Dolan Springs.

Spearheaded by Sue Baughman and her Committee Members: Jim Brown, Celeste Irons, Gary Sims, Fred Stilt, Victor Sherwin, Ingrid Purder, George & Elke Meister, David Tobin, Evelyn Tobin, Donna Wickerd, Phyllis Rayder, Marie Hedrick, Pat and Barbara Spencer, Robert (Buck) and Karol Buckler.

MISSION: "TO PROTECT OPEN SPACE, DEVELOP TRAILS AND ACQUIRE ACREAGE FOR RECREATION."

COMMITTEE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Sponsors national Trails Day for Mt Tipton School.

Sponsors national Trails Day for the Community

Sponsors Environmental Workshops for the Kingman Unified School District.

Easter Sunrise Services Conducted at Lost Mine Trail Head.

Conducted Outings with the Dolan Springs Scouts and Local

Residents.

Open Space Trail System is a non-profit Organization 501C(3)

under the umbrella of the Dolan Springs Community Council. Funds for the trails were by Grants, and cooperation of Mohave County Parks, BLM.

One of the latest improvements to the trail system is a Kiosk with a map and other information on the trail. Next to that is a permanent Metal structure that houses a Sign In Book. When you use the trail please take a moment and fill in your information. People love to read about those who came before them. We Thank you in advance for helping us out in this way.

THE TRAILS MAP

There are also two large hitching posts for those riding their horses to enjoy the trail.

THE mediation area

The Medicine Wheel was created by Rebecca Soaring Eagle. Constructed by Rebecca and a few dedicated friends. The wheel is located on the Sue B. Loop.

Directions: Take Pierce Ferry Road North, turn right at 15th St, follow signs to Lost Mine Road and the Hiking Kiosk of Sue B Loop (Please sign our guest Log)

The Path to the Medicine wheel is clearly visible. enjoy lunch at our new Picnic Ramada and Table

(a picture of universal medical wheel coming soon)

DEDICATION OF UNIVERSAL WHEEL
MARCH 20, 2011

ON THE DAY OF SUMMER SOLSTICE

Rebecca Soaring Eagle gave Native American Prayer and Blessed and Purified the Wheel. with Sage, Tobacco and Prayer Feathers. Guest drummers, drummed Mother Earths Heartbeat through -out the ceremony. Approximately 30 people were in attendance for this happy and special occas

The weather cooperated.

The sky was overcast and the evening was Windy as Heck,

but the rain clouds stayed away.

The very end of the ceremony; when most of the guests were gone;

It started to rain.

Spirit was with us!

We smiled in appreciation

of the gift of the rain

coming after the ceremony.

THE TRAILS ARE LOCATED IN SECTION 30 ON PIERCE FERRY ROAD.

NORTH OF THE MOUNT TIPTON SCHOOL, ABOUT 7 MILES FROM HIGHWAY 93.

Section 30 is a macrocosm of the Mohave Desert Environment. The section is located on an alluvial fan, which consists of materials that have washed down from the mountains. A significant feature seen on the trail is a rather large upthrust of granite.

The Granite Outcrop was formed deep in a volcano years ago and gradually became exposed through the process of upthrust and erosion.

The Alluvial fan Materials were deposited from the the erosion of the Cerbat Mountains.

As the eroded material came down from the mountains, it formed around the granite upthrust and left the granite outcrop exposed

The climate is relatively dry with an average rainfall of six inches. Droughts are common in the Southwest. However, if the winter rains are sufficient, spring produces a large variety of plants and flowers. Spring is also a good time to view birds and animals.

Suggestion: Keep your binoculars and a camera with you at all times on your hike.

WILDLIFE COMMON TO DOLAN SPRINGS AREA

BIRDS COMMON TO THE AREA

Birds can be observed in all of Section 30, depending on the season and the time of day. Migration Periods are best for the greatest diversity and numbers. Spring Migration usually occurs during April and May. Fall Migration is usually from Mi-August through September.

Mourning Doves Gambel's Quail common raven greater roadrunner. Burrowing Owl

Rufus Hummingbird Ladderbacked Woodpecker

Northern Flicker Common Raven Cactus Wren (Az State Bird)

Loggerhead Shrike House Finch Great Horned Owl

BIRDS OF PREY

Peregrine Falcon Red-Tailed Hawk CoopersHawk Golden Eagle TurkeyVulture American Kestrel Great Horned Owl