Casa Grande Mtn Park (CI)

Date:					Destination:		Casa Grande Mtn. Park
Level:		Casual Intermediate (CI)			Area:		Casa Grande
Approx hike distance in miles:		4.5			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		400			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		N/A			Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:					Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		$10
Unpaved miles:		0.5			Park entry fee per vehicle:		No
Road conditions:		Good			Website for reference info:		N/A
High clearance vehicle req'd:		No			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		32.83222 -111.711338
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Yes			Uneven Footing:		Yes
Steep Side Drop-offs:		No			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 on Casa Grande Mountain with nice views of the mountain and the area. There is an interesting marker used to calibrate our spy satellites located on this mountain. Bring water and a snack.

Directions:

Take Hunt Hwy south to Attaway Rd. Turn right onto AZ 287 and follow to AZ 87. Turn left and follow 10 1/2 miles to Selma Hwy and turn right. Follow Selma Hwy for approximately 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 to unpaved road. There is a trail sign. Turn left. *Note – do not use parking area that is just beyond turn. Follow unpaved road to the trailhead.