AZT – Happy Canyon North (UI)

Date:					Destination:		AZT Happy Canyon North
Level:		Upper Intermediate (UI)			Area:		Superior
Approx hike distance in miles:		8			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		700			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		N/A			Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:					Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		$10
Unpaved miles:		4			Park entry fee per vehicle		No
Road conditions:		Poor			Website for reference info:		http://www.aztrail.org/ passages/pass18.html
High clearance vehicle req'd:		Yes			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		33.33164 -111.13834
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:		Moderate			Water Crossings:		No
Restrooms at Trailhead:		No			Gloves Required:		No

 

Special Instructions:

This is an out-and-back hike on the Arizona Trail with a gentle climb through a scenic canyon. Bring water, snack and lunch.

Directions:

Take Felix Rd north to Arizona Farms Rd, turn right. Turn left (north) on AZ 79. Take the right ramp onto Hwy 60 towards Globe. Half a mile past mile marker 222, turn left onto FS 357. Take an immediate right on FS 8. At 1.3 miles, take left fork onto FS 650. Follow 650 for 2.7 miles to trail. Park just beyond trail and yellow pedestrian sign.