Cats Peak Loop Trail (S)
| Date: | Destination: | Cats Peak Loop Trail | |||||
| Level: | Short (S) | Area: | Usery Mtn Regional Park | ||||
| Approx hike distance in miles: | 2.5 | Hike leader: | |||||
| Low to high elevation gain: | 200 | 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: | No | Park entry fee per vehicle: | Yes, see below | ||||
| Road conditions: | Good | Website for reference info: | N/A | ||||
| High clearance vehicle req'd: | No | Trailhead GPS coordinates: | 33.465797 -111.610959 |
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| 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 a loop hike around a small mountain. There is some uneven footing so a hiking stick is recommended. This hike requires an entry fee ($7/car) or a Maricopa County Parks Pass. Bring water and a snack.
Directions:
Turn right on Hunt Hwy (north) to Ellsworth. Follow Ellsworth north 7.5 miles past US 60. Park entrance is on the right. Follow Usery Park Rd. to Blevins Dr, to the Horse Staging area. The trailhead is at staging area.