Ballantine to Boulder Flat (A)

Date:					Destination:		Ballantine to Boulder Flat
Level:		Advanced (A)			Area:		North of Saguaro Lake
Approx hike distance in miles:		9			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		N/A			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		1800			Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:					Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		$10
Unpaved miles:		None			Park entry fee per vehicle:		No
Road conditions:		Good			Website for reference info:		N/A
High clearance vehicle req'd:		No			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		N/A
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Yes			Uneven Footing:		No
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 :		2			Water Crossings:		No
Restrooms at Trailhead:		No			Gloves Required:		No

 

Special Instructions:

This is a fairly easy out and back hike with some elevation gain on maintained trails. There are lots of rocks for exploration and photos. There are great views from many vantage points along the way to Boulder Flat. The turnaround point is a valley filled with boulders.

Directions:

Take the Beeline Highway to Ballantine Trailhead. The Beeline Highway can be reached from the Bush Highway off of Power Road.