Boulder Canyon Trail (I)

Date:					Destination:		Boulder Canyon Trail
Level:		Intermediate (I)			Area:		Superstition Mountains
Approx hike distance in miles:		5.5			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		N/A			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		1350			Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:					Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		$10
Unpaved miles:		No			Park entry fee per vehicle:		No
Road conditions:		Good			Website for reference info:		N/A
High clearance vehicle req'd:		No			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		33.5340,-111.4228
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Yes			Uneven Footing:		Yes
Steep Side Drop-offs:		Some			Steep Trail:		Yes
Off Trail (scratchy):		No			Slippery Trail Surfaces:		Some
Use of Hands Required:		No			Boulder Hopping:		No
Difficulty:		Strenuous			Water Crossings:		No
Restrooms at Trailhead:		Yes			Gloves Required:		No

 

Special Instructions:

This is an out-and-back hike with most of the elevation gain in the first mile. There are good views of Canyon Lake and La Barge Canyon. Bring water and a snack.

Directions:

Take Felix Rd north to Arizona Farms Rd., turn right. Turn left (north) on AZ 79. Turn left onto Hwy 60 West toward Phoenix. Follow Hwy 60 West to Idaho Rd. Turn right on Idaho Rd and follow to SR 88. Go right on SR 88 about 14 miles to the Canyon Lake Marina. Park in the area of the parking lot closest to SR 88. The trailhead is across the road. The restrooms are close to the Marina Restaurant.