AZT – Happy Canyon South (CI)
Date: | Destination: | AZT - Happy Canyon South | |||||
Level: | Casual Intermediate (CI) | Area: | Superior | ||||
Approx Hike Distance in Miles: | 4.5 | Hike Leader: | |||||
Low to High Elevation Gain: | 200 | 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: | N/A | ||||
High Clearance Vehicle Req'd: | Yes | Trailhead GPS Coordinates: | 33.33164,-111.13834 | ||||
TRAIL CONDITIONS |
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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: | Easy | Water Crossings: | No | ||||
Restrooms at Trailhead: | No | Gloves Required: | No |
Special Instructions:
This is an out-and-back hike on the Arizona Trail in a beautiful small canyon. Bring water and a snack.
Directions:
Take Felix Rd. north to Arizona Farm Rd., turn right. Turn left (north) on AZ 79. Take the right ramp onto Hwy 60 East toward Globe. Half a mile past milepost 222, turn left on to FS 357. Take immediate first 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.