AZT – Happy Canyon South (I)

Date:					Destination:		AZT - Happy Canyon South
Level:		Intermediate (I)			Area:		Superior
Approx hike distance in miles:		5			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		300			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:		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
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 through a scenic 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.