Geronimos Cave – Upper Barks Canyon (A)
| Date: | Destination: | Geronimos Cave - Upper Barks Canyon | |||||
| Level: | Advanced (A) | Area: | Superstitions | ||||
| Approx hike distance in miles: | 6 | Hike leader: | |||||
| Low to high elevation gain: | N/A | Hike leader phone: | |||||
| Accum elevation gain in feet: | 1650 | 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: | http://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=133 | ||||
| High clearance vehicle req'd? | No | Trailhead GPS coordinates: | 33.397377 -111.347920 |
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TRAIL CONDITIONS |
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| Maintained Trail: | Yes | Uneven Footing: | Yes | ||||
| Steep Side Drop-offs: | No | Steep Trail: | Yes | ||||
| Off Trail (scratchy): | No | Slippery Trail Surfaces: | Yes | ||||
| Use of Hands Required: | No | Boulder Hopping: | No | ||||
| Hike Arizona Difficulty: | 2 | Water Crossings: | No | ||||
| Restrooms at Trailhead: | Yes | Gloves Required: | No | ||||
Special Instructions:
This hike incorporates several trails linked to the Peralta Trailhead. The URL reference describes part of the hike, and gives a good description of the area.
Directions:
North on Felix. East on Arizona Farms. North on SR 79. West on US 60. Drive 7.6 miles and turn right on Peralta Road (FS77). Drive 7.2 miles to the Peralta Trailhead.