Woods Canyon Overnight Camping Hike (SP)
| Date: | Destination: | Woods Canyon | |||||
| Level: | Special | Area: | Superior | ||||
| Approx hike distance in miles: | 2.5out/2.5back | 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: | 12:30 | Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in | |||||
| Recommended gas donation: | $10 | ||||||
| Unpaved miles: | 2 | Park entry fee per vehicle: | No | ||||
| High clearance vehicle req'd: | Pickup/SUV suggested | Trailhead GPS coordinates: | |||||
| Road conditions: | Fair | Website for reference info: | N/A | ||||
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| Maintained Trail: | Some | Uneven Footing: | Yes | ||||
| Steep Side Drop-offs: | No | Steep Trail: | No | ||||
| Off Trail (scratchy): | No | Slippery Trail Surfaces: | No | ||||
| Use of Hands Required: | No | Boulder Hopping: | No | ||||
| Difficulty : | Moderate | Water Crossings: | Possible | ||||
| Restrooms at Trailhead: | No | Gloves Required: | No | ||||
Special Instructions:
This is an overnight camping hike just outside of Superior AZ. The hike begins in the early afternoon to allow time to hike, set up camp, explore the area, and eat dinner around the campfire. In the morning following breakfast, there will be time to hike around before breaking camp and hiking out.
- Each person will need their own camping gear. If you do not have camping gear, contact the hike leader and he will advise where you may be able to rent for this trip.
- Each person is responsible for packing and carrying their own gear. Pack it in, pack it out.
Directions:
Take Felix Rd north 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). Drive 2 miles and park.