| Approx hike distance (miles): | 2.4 | Area: | First Water Trailhead |
| Accum. elevation gain (feet): | 210 | Park Entry Fee: | No |
| Low to high elevation gain: | N/A | SCAMR All Trails Map: | No |
| Recommended gas donation: | $10 | Website for reference info: | N/A |
| Unpaved miles: | 2.1 | Trailhead GPS Coordinates | 33.48017, -111.44314 |
| Road Conditions: | Fair | 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: | No |
| Off Trial (scratchy) | No | Slippery Trail Surfaces: | No |
| Use of hands required: | No | Boulder Hopping: | No |
| Difficulty: | Easy | Water Crossings: | Possible |
| Restrooms at Trailhead: | No | Gloves Required: | No |
Special Instructions:
Starting at the entrance to the First Water horse trailer parking lot, walk .16 mile further on the main road to an unmarked road on the left. Go around the gate and down the hill to the ramada/water tank/windmill. Turn right immediately after the second fence (the fences are very close together) just beyond the windmill. The trail curves to the right. At .62 cross the wide creek bed. At .66 turn right on an unmarked trail paralleling the creek. At 1.33 turn right on Second Water. Turn right at the intersection of Second Water & Dutchman. Arrive at the First Water trailhead @ 1.82 miles. Cross the parking lot and follow the dirt trail paralleling the road back to the horse parking lot. Total: 2.34 miles. Bring plenty of water and a snack.
Directions:
Take Felix Rd north to Arizona Farms Rd, turn right. Turn left (north) on AZ 79. Turn left onto Hwy 60 West toward Phoenix. Exit onto Mountain View Rd (just past Silly Mountain) and turn right. Turn right on Apache Trail and drive approx. 2 miles to First Water turnoff. Drive 2.1 miles to the horse trailer parking lot.
