Barks to Weavers Needle (A)

Date:					Destination:		Barks to Weavers Needle
Level:		Advanced (A)			Area:		Superstition Mountains
Approx Hike Distance in Miles:		8			Hike Leader:
Low to High Elevation Gain:					Hike Leader Phone:
Accum Elevation Gain in Feet:		2350			Hike Leader Email:
Departure Time - Union Center parking lot:					Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		$10
Unpaved Miles:		7			Park entry fee per vehicle:		No
Road Conditions:		Fair			Website for reference info:		N/A
High Clearance Vehicle Req'd?		No			Trailhead GPS Coordinates:		33.397377 -111.347920
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Half			Uneven Footing:		Yes
Steep side drop-offs:		No			Steep trail:		Some sections
Off Trail (scratchy):		Half			Slippery Trail Surfaces:		No
Use of Hands Required:		Yes			Boulder Hopping:		No
Hike Arizona Difficulty (1-5, easy to hard):		3			Water Crossings:		No
Restrooms at Trail Head:		Yes			Gloves Required:		Yes

 

Special Instructions:

A nice loop hike with interesting rock formations and close-up views of Weavers Needle.

Directions:

8.1 miles west of the junction AZ-79/US-60, turn right on to FS77, which is Peralta Road. Follow FS77 5.6 miles to a left and up turnoff. Continue 1.9 miles to Peralta Trailhead.