Bluff Spring Mountain Summit (A)

Date:					Destination:		Bluff Spring Mountain Summit
Level:		Advanced (A)			Area:		Superstition Mountains
Approx hike distance in miles:		9.1			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		1707			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		2610			Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:					Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		$10
Unpaved miles:		7.2			Park entry fee per vehicle		No
Road conditions:		Fair			Website for reference info:		http://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=652
High clearance vehicle req'd?		No			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		33.397377 -111.347920
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Partial			Uneven Footing:		Yes
Steep Side Drop-offs:		Yes			Steep Trail:		Yes
Off Trail (scratchy):		Yes			Slippery Trail Surfaces:		Yes
Use of Hands Required:		No			Boulder Hopping:		Yes
Hike Arizona Difficulty:		3.5			Water Crossings:		Yes
Restrooms at Trailhead:		Yes			Gloves Required:		Yes

 

Special Instructions:

This hike begins on Bluff Springs Trail #235, to the Terrapin Trail #234 then goes off trail up the south slope of Bluff Springs Mountain. There are great views at the summit. The hike proceeds down the west side off trail to the base of the mountain, then follows #235 back to the parking lot. Bring plenty of water and lunch.

*** This hike to make the complete loop, can take longer than a normal advanced hike. If necessary, this hike can be shortened to hike to the summit of Bluff Spring Mountain and back using a slightly different route. There is also some off trail hiking required.

 

Directions:

North on Felix Rd. East on Arizona Farms Rd. North on AZ 79. West on US 60. Drive 7.6 miles and turn right on Peralta Road (FS77). Drive 7.2 miles to the Peralta trailhead.