Fort Tuthill

We're excited to once again partner with the Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course to offer a number of orienteering events in the Flagstaff area. On Sunday, September 17, we're hosting three events at the Fort Tuthill County Park. Fort Tuthill is located next to Coconino National Forest south of Flagstaff and is an excellent place to escape the late summer heat in Phoenix. Please note that we're also offering a beginner's clinic and shorter events on Saturday too. Click here for information about Saturday's events.

Our primary orienteering event on Sunday is a 2-hour Score-O. The event will take participants in and out of the hills and washes in the Fort Tuthill Park. The vegetation is mostly open pine forest with some areas of thicker brush. Don't worry, our maps highlight areas where there's a higher concentration of vegetation. Participants have up to two hours to visit as many "destinations" as they can.

For those who would rather tour the area on a mountain bike, we're including an interesting Bike-O course that takes participants through more of the area. The Bike-O will have some minor biking challenges but does not include anything overly technical. The navigation for the Bike-O is easier than that for the Score-O. Destinations on the map are located within 100 meters of existing trails. Participants have as much time as they need, up to the 1:00 PM cutoff time, to visit each destination in order.

Finally, for those looking for a higher level of adventure, we're offering a longer Adventure Race that includes navigation by both mountain bike and on foot. During the adventure race, individuals and teams start together in a mass start at 8:00 AM. The race begins with a trek section with fairly easy navigation. Next, teams complete the Bike-O. Finally, participants use the remaining time to find as many of the Score-O destinations as they can.

We hope you'll consider joining us for an excellent opportunity to escape the summer heat.

Parental Consent Now Required (Click here for more information)
All participants under age 18 are now required to have a signed parental consent form on file with the club. You can complete the form before the event and either scan it and send it to us by e-mail or bring it with you to the event.

In order to promote pre-registration for our events, the Club has implemented a new pricing structure. Participants who pre-register for the event will benefit from our priority pricing. While on-site registration is still available, pricing for on-site registration is more expensive. In addition, we'll print some extra maps for each of our events, but we cannot guarantee a map for those who do not pre-register.

Pre-Registration
Pre-Registration is open until Wednesday, September 13 at 11:59 PM. After the pre-registration closes, you can still try your luck and register on-site. We will have pre-printed maps for everyone who pre-registers. We cannot guarantee a map for those who register on-site.

Click here to pre-register.

• Whistle (Mandatory for all. Available for purchase for $1)
• Compass (Mandatory for all. Available for rent for $1)
• Water. There will be water at the start/finish . We will also have one or two water stations on the course. However, you are strongly encouraged to bring your own water bottles or a camelback.
• Sun screen. There is little or no shade on the course.
• Sturdy hiking shoes and long pants are recommended. You may encounter cactus, cat claw, and loose terrain, especially on the Score-O.