Cougar Loop (CI)
| Date: | Destination: | Cougar Loop | |||||
| Level: | Casual Intermediate (CI) | Area: | Gold Canyon | ||||
| Approx. hike distance in miles: | 4.2 | Hike leader: | |||||
| Low to high elevation gain: | 229 | Hike leader phone: | |||||
| Accum elevation gain in feet: | 330 | 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: | No | ||||
| Road conditions: | Paved | Website for reference info: | N/A | ||||
| High clearance vehicle req'd: | No | Trailhead GPS coordinates: | 33.389745 -111.424699 |
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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: | Some | ||||
| 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 gorgeous views of the Superstitions. There are several wash crossings so bring your hiking sticks. Bring water and a snack.
Directions:
Take Felix Rd to Arizona Farms Rd, turn right. Turn left on AZ 79 to Hwy 60 West and follow Hwy 60 West. Turn right on Kings Ranch Rd, at stoplight (milepost 203). Turn right on Baseline. Turn left on Mohican. Turn left on Valley View Dr, it curves onto Whitetail Rd. Turn right on Cloudview and proceed to the trailhead parking lot.