Black Mesa Loop (UI)

Date:					Destination:		Black Mesa Loop
Level:		Upper Intermediate (UI)			Area:		Superstition Mountains
Approx hike distance in miles:		9			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		480			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		1125			Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:					Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		$10
Unpaved miles:		3			Park entry fee per vehicle:		No
Road conditions:		Fair			Website for reference info:		http://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=11
High clearance vehicle req'd:		Suggested			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		33.480282 -111.443075
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Yes			Uneven Footing:		Yes
Steep Side Drop-offs:		Some			Steep Trail:		Some
Off Trail (scratchy):		No			Slippery Trail Surfaces:		No
Use of Hands Required:		No			Boulder Hopping:		No
Difficulty:		Moderate			Water Crossings:		Yes
Restrooms at Trail Head:		Yes			Gloves Required:		No

 

Special Instructions:

This is a loop hike that takes you to the Old Indian Ruins and Garden Valley. It passes through a Jumping Cholla Cactus field, rugged rocky mountains, and has wonderful views of Weaver’s Needle. Bring plenty of water, snacks and a lunch.

Directions:

Felix Rd north, right on Arizona Farms Rd. Left on AZ 79 and left on Hwy 60 West, toward Phoenix. Turn right on Mountain View Road just past Silly Mountain. Continue 4.5 miles to Apache Trail (SR 88) and turn right. Go approx. 2 miles to First Water Trailhead rd. (just past Lost Dutchman State Park). Right on First Water Trailhead Rd until the end of the road.