| Approx hike distance (miles): | 8 | Area: | Salt River Recreation Area |
| Accum. elevation gain (feet): | 775 | Park Entry Fee: | No |
| Low to high elevation gain: | 575 | SCAMR All Trails Map: | No |
| Recommended gas donation: | $10 | Website for reference info: | hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=2397 |
| Unpaved miles: | 0 | Trailhead GPS Coordinates | 33.554696, -111.572365 |
| Road Conditions: | Good | High clearance vehicle req’d: | No |
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure to check -in |
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| Trail Conditions | |||
| Maintained Trail: | Yes | Uneven footing | Yes |
| Steep side drop-offs | No | Steep Trail: | Yes |
| Off Trial (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 and food for a snack and lunch.
Directions:
Take N Hunt Hwy to Gary Rd and turn right. Continue to Rittenhouse Rd. Turn right onto S Ellsworth Rd. Take the 3rd right to stay on S Ellsworth Rd – 12.7 miles. S Ellsworth Rd turns slightly left and becomes N Ellsworth Rd – 0.5 miles. Continue onto N Ellsworth Rd/N Usery Pass Rd. Continue to follow N Usery Pass Rd – 6.7 miles. Turn right onto Bush Hwy towards Saguaro Lake – 2.5 miles (great view of 4 Peaks). After crossing the Salt River via bridge, take first left into parking lot. The trail leaves the parking lot behind the restroom nearest to the bluff.
