| Approx hike distance (miles): | 7.5 | Area: | Superior South |
| Accum. elevation gain (feet): | 1200 | Park Entry Fee: | No |
| Low to high elevation gain: | N/A | SCAMR All Trails Map: | No |
| Recommended gas donation: | $10 | Website for reference info: | hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=17416 |
| Unpaved miles: | 1.0 or 3.0 | Trailhead GPS Coordinates | See below |
| Road Conditions: | Fair | High clearance vehicle req’d: | Yes |
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure to check -in |
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| Maintained Trail: | No | Uneven footing | Yes |
| Steep side drop-offs | Yes | Steep Trail: | Yes |
| Off Trial (scratchy) | Yes | Slippery Trail Surfaces: | Yes |
| Use of hands required: | Yes | Boulder Hopping: | Yes |
| Difficulty: | Moderate | Water Crossings: | Possible |
| Restrooms at Trailhead: | No | Gloves Required: | Yes |
Special Instructions:
This hike consists of walking an old road, a partially treed creek bottom, and then the top of a valley with “Wow” views in any of a dozen stops. After hiking along the top, the trail descends into the valley for a hike out to the other trailhead. Bring plenty of water and food for a snack and lunch.
Directions:
Upper Trailhead: From Superior, go south on 177 for 6.3 miles from the junction of US 60 and SR 177 to turn off on a gravel road to the right. Go about ¼ mile and wait for the group before turning off the gravel road. High clearance vehicle required. GPS coordinates: 33.215033, -111.064083.
Lower Trailhead: From Superior, go south on 177 for roughly 9.3 miles from the junction of US 60 and SR 177. Turn right on N Battle Axe Rd. Go about 1.9 miles and turn left. Follow trail for a total distance of 3.3 miles from SR 177. GPS coordinates: 33.179317, -111.038933.
