Blue Ridge to Silver Ridge (A)

Date:					Destination:		Blue Ridge to Silver Ridge
Level:		Advanced (A)			Area:		Goldfield
Approx Hike Distance in Miles:		6			Hike Leader:
Low to High Elevation Gain:		N/A			Hike Leader Phone:
Accum Elevation Gain in Feet:		1400			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:		33.467461,-111.530962
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		No			Uneven Footing:		Yes
Steep side drop-offs:		No			Steep trail:		No
Off Trail (scratchy):		Yes			Slippery Trail Surfaces:		No
Use of Hands Required:		No			Boulder Hopping:		No
Hike Arizona Difficulty (1-5, easy to hard):		2			Water Crossings:		No
Restrooms at Trail Head:		No			Gloves Required:		No

 

Special Instructions:

This is a nice and easy hike in the Goldfield area..

Directions:

Take Felix Rd north to Arizona Farms Rd, turn right. Turn left (north) on AZ 79. Turn left onto Hwy 60 West toward Phoenix. From Hwy 60, turn north on Idaho Rd (not on AZ 88). Turn right on McKellips Rd. Turn left on Wolverine Pass.  Turn right on East Tonto. Turn left on Cactus Rd, then turn right on McDowell to trailhead.