Blevins – County Line Loop (I)
| Date: | Destination: | Blevins / County Line Loop | |||||
| Level: | Intermediate (I) | Area: | Usery Mtn Regional Park | ||||
| Approx hike distance in miles: | 6 | Hike leader: | |||||
| Low to high elevation gain: | N/A | Hike leader phone: | |||||
| Accum elevation gain in feet: | 300 | 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: | $7 per car | ||||
| Road conditions: | Good | Website for reference info: | N/A | ||||
| High clearance vehicle req'd: | No | Trailhead GPS coordinates: | 33.465797 -111.610959 |
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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: | Moderate | Water Crossings: | No | ||||
| Restrooms at Trailhead: | Yes | Gloves Required: | No | ||||
Special Instructions:
This is a loop hike on a combination of trails. There are good views of Pass Mountain and Usery Park. The trail goes in and out of several washes. Bring water and a snack. The park requires an entry fee ($7/car) or a Maricopa County Parks Pass. Please divide the cost evenly among the carpool.
Directions:
Turn right on Hunt Hwy to Ellsworth. Follow Ellsworth north 7.5 miles past US 60. Park entrance is on the right. Follow Usery Park Rd to Blevins Dr. to the Horse Staging area. Blevins Trail is located at Horse Staging Area.