Butcher Jones Trail, Saguaro Lake (I)

Date:					Destination:		Butcher Jones Trail, Saguaro Lake
Level:		Intermediate (I)			Area:		Tonto National Forest
Approx hike distance in miles:		5			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		N/A			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		400			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:		See below.
Road conditions:		Good			Website for reference info:		N/A
High clearance vehicle req'd:		No			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		33.575464, -111.514575
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Yes			Uneven Footing:		Yes
Steep side drop-offs:		Some			Steep Trail:		No
Off Trail (scratchy):		No			Slippery Trail Surfaces:		No
Use of Hands Required:		No			Boulder Hopping:		No
Difficulty:		Moderate			Water Crossings:		No
Restrooms at Trailhead:		Yes			Gloves Required:		No

 

Special Instructions:

This is an out-and-back hike along Saguaro Lake with beautiful views of the lake. Parking for this hike requires a Senior Pass or a Tonto Day Pass ($8/car). Passes must be purchased before arrival at the trailhead and are available at convenience stores on the way. Please divide the cost evenly among the carpool. Bring water and a snack.

Directions:

Take Hunt Highway north to Ellsworth and continue on Ellsworth to State Highway 24. Turn left onto Highway 24 to 202 North. Take 202 North to Exit 26 (Brown Road). Turn right on Brown Road and proceed to Ellsworth. Turn left on Ellsworth and proceed onto Usery Pass Road. From Usery Pass Road, turn right onto Bush Highway at the stop sign. Continue on Bush Highway to the Butcher Jones Rec Area. Butcher Jones Rec Area is well-marked. Go right into Butcher Jones and follow the paved road to the trailhead. Total driving distance from Sun City, one way, is 46 miles.