| Approx hike distance (miles): | 4.5 | Area: | South Mtn Regional Park |
| Accum. elevation gain (feet): | 900 | Park Entry Fee: | No |
| Low to high elevation gain: | N/A | SCAMR All Trails Map: | No |
| Recommended gas donation: | $10 | Website for reference info: | All trails, busera and gila trail loop |
| Unpaved miles: | 0 | Trailhead GPS Coordinates | 33.303487, -112.101139 |
| Road Conditions: | Good | High clearance vehicle req’d: | No |
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure to check -in |
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| Maintained Trail: | Yes | Uneven footing | Yes |
| Steep side drop-offs | Yes | Steep Trail: | Yes |
| Off Trial (scratchy) | No | Slippery Trail Surfaces: | No |
| Use of hands required: | No | Boulder Hopping: | No |
| Difficulty: | Strenuous | Water Crossings: | No |
| Restrooms at Trailhead: | No | Gloves Required: | No |
Special Instructions:
This trail loops through the southern section of South Mountain Regional Park with a side trip to the Lost Ranch Ruins. The ruins are quite interesting. Bring water, snack, lunch and a camera.
Directions:
Take Hunt Hwy to Attaway Road, turn right. Turn right on Hwy 87, continue to Hwy 387 and turn left. Continue on 387 for 7 miles and follow the signs to I-10. Go north on I-10 for 31 miles, to Exit 161 to 202 Loop West. Drive 6.5 miles to 17th Avenue, Exit 62, go right (north) 1 mile to West Chandler Blvd and turn left. Travel .5 mile and the trailhead is on the right at 19th Avenue.