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Casa Grande Mountain Park via Penny Lane – Spine – Ridge Trails (CI)

By February 13, 2025 July 3rd, 2025 No Comments
Approx hike distance (miles): 3.8 Area: Casa Grande Mtn Park
Accum.  elevation gain (feet): 426 Park Entry Fee: No
Low to high elevation gain: N/A SCAMR All Trails Map: No
Recommended gas donation: $10 Website for reference info: N/A
Unpaved miles: .5 Trailhead GPS Coordinates 32.83232, -111.71073
Road Conditions: Good High clearance vehicle req’d: No

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure to check -in

Trail Conditions
Maintained Trail: Yes Uneven footing Yes
Steep side drop-offs No Steep Trail: Yes
Off Trial (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 a loop hike with nice views of Casa Grande Mountain and the surrounding area. The hike goes through a desert environment with some rocky sections. Sturdy footwear is recommended. Bring water and a snack.

Directions:

Take Hunt Hwy south to Attaway Rd.  Turn right on AZ 287.  Turn left on AZ 87 and follow for 10.5 miles to Mile Marker #124 (Selma Hwy).  Turn right.  Follow Selma Hwy for approx. 10 miles to Jimmy Kerr Blvd/E Main St and turn right.  Follow Jimmy Kerr to S. Peart Rd (which is the first left turn) and turn left.  Go under the I-8 overpass and follow the unpaved road.  There is a trail sign.  Turn left.  *Note – do not use parking area that is just beyond the turn.  Follow the unpaved road to the trailhead