AZT – American Flag Ranch North (I)

Date:					Destination:		AZT American Flag North
Level:		Intermediate (I)			Area:		Oracle
Approx hike distance in miles:		5.5			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		300			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		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:		1			Park entry fee per vehicle:		No
Road conditions:		Good			Website for reference info:		N/A
High clearance vehicle req'd:		No			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		32.580858 -110.720327
TRAIL CONDITIONS
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 on a scenic section of the Arizona Trail. The trail starts south of Oracle State Park and offers great views of the surrounding mountains. Bring water and a snack.

Directions:

Take Hunt Highway east toward Florence to Hwy 79. Turn right (south) on Hwy 79 to Oracle Junction. Turn left on Hwy 77 and follow for 9 miles to American Avenue. Turn right on American Avenue for 2.3 miles to Mount Lemmon Rd. (There is no advance warning for the turn-off but there is a green sign at the turn-off.) Turn right on Mt. Lemmon road for 3.8 miles to American Flag Ranch Rd. Turn right. Follow for 0.2 miles to trailhead parking. The trailhead is on the left.