The planning is complete for the upcoming Southern AZ Panteras / FIAT run up Kitt Peak – “Picnic on the Peak”.
The plan is to meet at the AutoZone at Speedway and Silverbell (About ½ Mile West of I-10). Meet time is 10:00 AM.
We will then head west over Gates Pass, down Sandario Road to the Ajo Highway, and then up to Kitt Peak.
(LINK) Directions to Kitt Peak National Observatory (LINK) Directions to Kitt Peak National Observatory
Depending on the traffic situation we have discussed “staging” the cars at the bottom of the Kitt Peak hill to reduce traffic congestion. The hill is 12 miles long, with no stops, and no pullouts. Once you start, you are committed!
We plan a picnic on top, and people are welcome to tour the observatory facilities either with a docent (for a nominal fee) or on their own.
We suggest you bring good shoes, and a lightweight jacket, in addition to your picnic supplies.
When we get done, we will return to Tucson via a similar route, likely heading North on Sandario Rd, and cutting back to I-10 on Picture Rocks road.
Anyone in a hurry can head home more directly.
We are hoping for at least 10 cars of various marques. Please plan to join us! This will be a fun one!
Chuck
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