Hike Detail SheetHikesUpper Intermediate

Pass Mountain Trail – Usery (UI)

By September 14, 2022 December 13th, 2025 No Comments
Approx hike distance (miles): 7.5 Area: Usery Mountains
Accum.  elevation gain (feet): 1200 Park Entry Fee: Yes, see below or a Maricopa County Park Pass
Low to high elevation gain: 650 SCAMR All Trails Map: Yes
Recommended gas donation: $10 Website for reference info: N/A
Unpaved miles: 0 Trailhead GPS Coordinates 33.474013, -111.607452
Road Conditions: Good High clearance vehicle req’d: No

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure to check -in

Trail Conditions
Maintained Trail: Yes Uneven footing Yes
Steep side drop-offs No Steep Trail: No
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 around Pass Mountain in Usery Mountain Park. There are great views of the Goldfield Mountains, Four Peaks, and the Superstitions. Parking area for this hike has a fee.  Parking fee payment may be by cash or credit card.  Be prepared for either method.  Parking fees charged will be split between all hikers in the vehicle Bring plenty of water and food for a snack and lunch.

Directions:

Turn right (north) on Hunt Hwy to Ellsworth. Follow Ellsworth north 7.5 miles past US 60. Park entrance is on the right. Follow Usery Park Rd for 1 mile past the entrance station to Wind Cave Dr West. Turn left on Wind Cave Dr West and follow to the trailhead.