MSA FIELD TRIP INFORMATION

MEET TIME: 9:00 AM in Payson (meeting location will be sent after registration)

END TIME: The trip will end by 5 PM

LIMITED TRIP: No Limit

TRAVEL NOTE: Please allow at least 1/2 hour more time than normal to get to the meeting spot. The delays may not be noted on the state of Arizona highway condition website.

VEHICLE: Almost any vehicle can make this trip.

TRIP DEMAND LEVEL: Easy to Moderate 

SAFETY:  Arrive with full tank of Gas and Good Tires.  Safety Glasses, Gloves, and Personal PPE.  We will be using masks when close and practicing social distancing.  Please bring a whistle in case we need to find you or gather up the participants.

LIST OF TOOLS NEEDED: Rake, Small Shovel, Sifter, Rock Hammer, Large Shovel, Sledge Hammer.

RECOMMENDED: Sunscreen, Hat, Water, Lunch, Bug Spray, Bucket, First Aid Kit, Sturdy shoes or boots, and normal day hiking items.

MATERIAL: Quartz like Herkimer Diamonds from New York

TRIP LEADER: Chris Whitney-Smith

RSVP REQUIRED by Thursday @ 6 PM - MSA Members Only

CANCELLATION: Trip Leader can cancel the field trip due to low participation (under 5 members RSVP) or weather or road conditions.