Wood Canyon (UI)

Date:					Destination:		Wood Canyon
Level:		Upper Intermediate (UI)			Area:		Superior
Approx hike distance in miles:		10			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		N/A			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		500			Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:					Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		$10
Unpaved miles:		2			Park entry fee per vehicle:		No
Road conditions:		Poor			Website for reference info:		N/A
High clearance vehicle req'd:		Yes			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		33.14557 -111.06714
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Yes			Uneven Footing:		Yes
Steep Side Drop-offs:		Yes			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:		No			Gloves Required:		No

 

Special Instructions:

This in-and-out hike is a great opportunity to see and explore Wood Canyon and its interesting rock formations. This area is scheduled to be developed by the Forest Service into a new set of hiking trails. Bring water, a snack, lunch, and hiking poles. The last driving mile is very rough and requires 4-wheel trucks only. For those without a truck, rides will be arranged for the last mile.

Directions:

Take Felix Rd to Arizona Farms Rd, turn right. Turn left (north) on AZ 79, drive 9.7 miles to Hwy 60 East. Travel east on Hwy 60 for 14.6 miles to exit 227, turn south on AZ 177. In 2.6 miles turn right on E Arnett Rd. Go 0.6 mile and turn left (south). Go 1.1 miles and park. Hike on Wood Canyon Rd to a gate at 1.8 miles, then at 2.3 miles turn off the road to the left. Follow the trail into the Canyon.