BUTCHER JONES, SAGUARO LAKE (S)

Date:					Destination:		Saguaro Lake
Level:		Short			Area:		Tonto National Forest
Approx hike distance in miles:		3			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:					Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		300'			Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:		8:00			Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		$10
Unpaved miles:		None			Park entry fee per vehicle:		$8/car
Road conditions:		Good			Website for reference info:
High clearance vehicle req'd:		No			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		33.575464, -111.514575
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Yes			Uneven Footing:		No
Steep Side Drop-offs:		No			Steep Trail:		No
Off Trail (scratchy):		No			Slippery Trail Surfaces:		No
Use of Hands Required:		Moderate			Boulder Hopping:		No
Difficulty :		Moderate			Water Crossings:		No
Restrooms at Trailhead:		Yes			Gloves Required:		No

Special Instructions:

This is an out-and-back hike along Saguaro Lake with beautiful views of the lake. Parking for this hike requires a Senior Pass or a Tonto Day Pass ($8/car). Passes must be purchased before arrival at the trailhead and are available at convenience stores on the way. Please divide the cost evenly among the carpool. Bring water and a snack.

Directions:

Take Hunt Highway north and turn right on Gantzel (becomes Ironwood).  Turn left onto Highway 24, follow it to Highway 202 North.  Take Exit 26 for Brown Road.  Turn right and proceed to Ellsworth. Turn left on Ellsworth and proceed onto Usery Pass Road. From Usery Pass Road, turn right onto the Bush Highway at the stop sign. Continue on Bush Highway to the well-marked Butcher Jones Recreation Area.  Go right into Butcher Jones and follow the paved road to the trailhead. Total driving distance from Sun City, one way, is 46 miles.