Pinto Creek Bridge (CI)
Date: | Destination: | Pinto Creek Bridge | |||||
Level: | CI | Area: | Top of the World | ||||
Approx hike distance in miles: | 4 | Hike leader: | |||||
Low to high elevation gain: | 500 | Hike leader phone: | |||||
Accum elevation gain infFeet: | N/A | Hike leader email: | |||||
Departure time - Union Center parking lot: | Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in | ||||||
Recommended gas donation: | $10 | ||||||
Unpaved miles: | None | Park entry fee per vehicle: | No | ||||
Road conditions: | Good | Website for reference info: | N/A | ||||
High clearance vehicle req'd: | No | Trailhead GPS coordinates: | 33.355158,-110.980009 |
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TRAIL CONDITIONS |
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Maintained Trail: | Yes | Uneven Footing: | Yes | ||||
Steep Side Drop-offs: | No | Steep Trail: | No | ||||
Off Trail (scratchy): | No | Slippery Trail Surfaces: | No | ||||
Use of Hands Required: | No | Boulder Hopping: | No | ||||
Difficulty: | Easy | Water Crossings: | No | ||||
Restrooms at Trailhead: | No | Gloves Required: | No |
Special Instructions:
This is an out-and-back hike along a very scenic segment of old US 60. There are big rocks, trees and gorgeous views. Bring water and a snack.
Directions:
Take Felix Rd north to Arizona Farm Rd. Turn right (east) and follow to Hwy 79. Turn left (north) on 79 and follow to Hwy 60. At Florence Junction, turn right onto 60 East toward Globe/Superior. Drive approximately 24 miles to Top of the World. Just past Milepost 236, Hwy 60 curves to the left, with a large gravel parking lot on the right. Pull into lot. The hike begins after crossing the cattle guard.