Casa Grande Mountain Park via Penny Lane – Spine – Ridge Trails (CI)
| Date: | Destination: | Peart Road Trailhead | |||||
| Level: | Casual Intermediate | Area: | Casa Grande Mountain Park | ||||
| Approx hike distance in miles: | 3.8 | Hike leader: | |||||
| Low to high elevation gain: | Hike leader phone: | ||||||
| Accum elevation gain in feet: | 426 | Hike leader email: | |||||
| Departure time - Union Center parking lot: | Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in | ||||||
| Recommended gas donation: | $10 | ||||||
| Unpaved miles: | .5 | Park entry fee per vehicle: | No | ||||
| Road conditions: | Good | Website for reference info: | |||||
| High clearance vehicle req'd: | No | Trailhead GPS coordinates: | 32.83232, -111.71073 | ||||
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| Maintained Trail: | Yes | Uneven Footing: | Yes | ||||
| Steep Side Drop-offs: | No | Steep Trail: | Some | ||||
| 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 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.