AZT – Happy Canyon Key Exchange (I)

Date:					Destination:		AZT Happy Canyon key exchange
Level:		Intermediate (I)			Area:		Superior
Approx hike distance in miles:		5.5			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		N/A			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		600			Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:					Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		$10
Unpaved miles:		See Below			Park entry fee per vehicle		No
Road conditions:		See Below			Website for reference info:		N/A
High clearance vVehicle req'd:		See Below			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		See Below
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Yes			Uneven Footing:		Some
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:		No
Restrooms at Trailhead:		No			Gloves Required:		No

 

Special Instructions:

This is a key exchange hike on the Arizona Trail through a scenic canyon. SUVs or trucks are needed to reach the North Trailhead and regular cars at the south end. Bring water and a snack.

Directions:

Take Felix Rd north to AZ Farms Rd, turn right. Turn left on AZ 79. Turn right onto Hwy 60 east toward Globe. Drive 10 miles until you see mile marker 222, then drive 0.7 miles past mile marker 222, and turn left (cross westbound Hwy 60) onto East Arboretum Rd/FS Rd 357.

To the South Trailhead: Turn left at the first intersection and go 0.3 miles to the intersection with E Hewett Station Rd. (unmarked) Turn right and go another 0.2 miles to the trailhead parking on the right. Unpaved miles is 0.5. Road conditions good. GPS coordinates: 33.28281, -111.17658.

To the North Trailhead: Turn right at the first intersection onto FS 8. At 1.3 miles, take the left fork onto FS 650. Follow FS 650 for 2.7 miles to the trail. Park just beyond trail and yellow pedestrian sign. Unpaved miles is 4. Road conditions poor. High clearance vehicle required. GPS coordinates: 33.33164, -111.13834.