Goldfield Oven Loop (UI)

Date:					Destination:		Goldfield Oven Loop
Level:		Upper Intermediate (UI)			Area:		Salt River Recreation Area
Approx hike distance in miles:		8			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		575			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		775			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:		No
Road conditions:		Good			Website for reference info:		http://hikearizona.com/d ecoder.php?ZTN=2397
High clearance vehicle req'd:		No			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		33.554696 -111.572365
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Yes			Uneven Footing:		Yes
Steep Side Drop-offs:		No			Steep Trail:		Yes
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 along the Salt River to a sandy wash (you will be hiking in sand) to an abandoned lime oven. As you move out of the wash and gain altitude, there is a good view of Saguaro Lake. You see a lone palm tree and cross under Bush Highway on the return to the trailhead. Bring plenty of water, snacks and a lunch.

Directions:

Take N Hunt Hwy to Gary Rd and turn right and continue to Rittenhouse Road. Turn right onto S Ellsworth Rd. Take the 3rd right to stay on S Ellsworth Rd – 12.7 mi. S Ellsworth Rd turns slightly left and becomes N Ellsworth Rd – 0.5 mi. Continue onto N Ellsworth Rd/N Usery Pass Rd. Continue to follow N Usery Pass Rd – 6.7 mi. Turn right onto Bush Hwy towards Saguaro Lake – 2.5 miles. After crossing the Salt River via bridge, take first left into parking lot.