November, 2006 Call it what you like, a Double Mountain Boondoogle or Rincon/Catalina Mt Fun Run, both names are apt. Six runners went out to run off some Turkey Nov 25: Matt Chamberlain, Chase Duarte, Chris Fall, Steve Olson, Jerry Riddick and Mike Wilke.
This trip was a rare opportunity to run over the Rincon Mountains, with great views and relatively good trails. They're just a little harder to get to, though worth it for those who make the effort.
Trip accounts...
Matt, Chase.7 am, Turkey Creek Trailhead, east side of the Rincons. The view south from a boulder justbelow 'Man Head. Near the top of Turkey Creek Trail. Two views of Mica Meadow... Near the top of Italian Springs. Leaving Italian Springs. Catalinas, as seen from the Rincons. Pausing on the way down the Rinconsto enjoy the view. Crossing from one mountain range to the next.5pm, just above Sycamore dam. Abreak midway along Reddington Pass. 30 miles were enough for somepeople. View of Tucson from Palisades Trail. Midnight snack time. ~6am, Oracle Trailhead.