AZT – American Flag Ranch to Ridgeline (UI)

Date:					Destination:		AZT - American Flag Ranch to Ridgeline
Level:		Upper Intermediate (UI)			Area:		Oracle
Approx hike distance in miles:		6.5			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		930			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		1400			Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:					Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		$10
Unpaved miles:		0.2			Park entry fee per vehicle:		No
Road conditions:		Good			Website for reference info:		http://www.aztrail.org/passages/pass_13.html
High clearance vehicle req'd:		No			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		32.580858 -110.720327
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Yes			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:		Strenuous			Water Crossings:		No
Restrooms at Trailhead:		No			Gloves Required:		No

 

Special Instructions:

This is an out-and-back hike on the Arizona Trail that goes by the High Jinks Mine and up to a ridge overlooking the Biosphere. The hike provides great views of the surrounding mountains and San Manuel, an old copper mining town. Bring plenty of water, a snack and lunch.

Directions:

Take Hunt Hwy east toward Florence to Hwy 79. Turn right (south) on Hwy 79 to Oracle Junction. Turn left on Hwy 77 and follow for 9 miles to American Ave. Turn right on American Ave for 2.3 miles to Mount Lemmon Rd. (There is no advance warning for the turn-off, but there is a green sign at the turn-off.) Turn right on Mount Lemmon Rd for 3.8 miles to American Flag Ranch Rd. Turn right. Follow for 0.2 miles to trailhead parking. The trailhead is on the right.