Hike Detail Sheet,  Hikes,  Intermediate

AZT – Mills Ridge (I)

Date:Destination:AZT - Mills Ridge
Level:Intermediate (I)Area:Roosevelt Lake
Approx hike distance in miles:4Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:400Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:N/AHike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:$10
Unpaved miles:5Park entry fee per vehicle:No
Road conditions:FairWebsite for reference info:N/A
High clearance vehicle req'd:SuggestedTrailhead GPS coordinates:33.67170
-111.24099

TRAIL CONDITIONS

Maintained Trail:YesUneven Footing:Yes
Steep Side Drop-offs:NoSteep Trail:
No
Off Trail (scratchy):NoSlippery Trail Surfaces:No
Use of Hands Required:NoBoulder Hopping:No
Difficulty:ModerateWater Crossings:No
Restrooms at Trailhead:NoGloves Required:No

 

Special Instructions:

This is an out-and-back hike on the Arizona Trail. The trail follows a ridge with great views of Roosevelt Lake, Apache Lake, and Roosevelt Dam. 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 east toward Globe. In Globe, turn left on AZ 188 North and follow to Roosevelt Lake across the big bridge. Two miles past the bridge turn left on Mills Ridge Rd (FR 429). Follow Mills Ridge Rd for approximately 5 miles to the end of road. This is the trailhead. Road is usually well-graded.