Bluff Springs Trail, Terrapin Trail to Weavers Needle (UI)
| Date: | Destination: | Weavers Needle | |||||
| Level: | Upper Intermediate (UI) | Area: | Peralta Trailhead | ||||
| Approx hike distance in miles: | 7.2 | Hike leader: | |||||
| Low to high elevation gain: | 500 ft. | Hike leader phone: | |||||
| Accum elevation gain in feet: | 1200 | Hike leader email: | |||||
| Departure time - Union Center parking lot: | 7:15 | Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in | |||||
| Recommended gas donation: | $10 | ||||||
| Unpaved miles: | 7 | Park entry fee per vehicle: | No | ||||
| Road conditions: | Good | Website for reference info: | |||||
| High clearance vehicle req'd: | No | Trailhead GPS coordinates: | 33.397377, -111.347920 | ||||
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| Maintained Trail: | Yes | Uneven Footing: | Yes | ||||
| Steep Side Drop-offs: | Yes | Steep Trail: | Yes | ||||
| Off Trail (scratchy): | No | Slippery Trail Surfaces: | No | ||||
| Use of Hands Required: | No | Boulder Hopping: | No | ||||
| Difficulty : | Moderate | Water Crossings: | Yes | ||||
| Restrooms at Trailhead: | Yes | Gloves Required: | No | ||||
Special Instructions:
This is a scenic out-and-back hike that takes Bluff Spring trail to Terrapin Trail which then takes you to the base of Weavers Needle. Bring water, snack and a lunch.
Directions:
Take Felix Rd north to Arizona Farms Rd, turn right. Turn left (north on AZ 79. Turn left onto Hwy 60 West towards Phoenix. Follow Hwy 60 for 7.6 miles and turn right on Peralta Road (FS 77). Stoplight at intersection. Drive 7.2 miles to the Peralta Trailhead.