Desperado-Star Gazing-Oro Vista Trails (I)

Date:					Destination:		Desperado-Star Gazing- Oro Vista Trls
Level:		Intermediate			Area:		Peralta Regional Park
Approx hike distance in miles:		4			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		125			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:					Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:					Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		$10
Unpaved miles:		4			Park entry fee per vehicle:		$7/vehicle
Road conditions:		Good			Website for reference info:		https://www.pinal.gov/1206/Peralta-Regional-Park-Map
High clearance vehicle req'd:		No			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		33.3647222, -111.370833
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Yes			Uneven Footing:		No
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 :		2.5			Water Crossings:		No
Restrooms at Trailhead:		Yes			Gloves Required:		No

 

Special Instructions:

This area is like walking through a saguaro forest with great views of the Superstition Mountains.  Bring water and cameras.

Directions:

Drive north on Felix Road to Arizona Farms and turn right.  Turn left on AZ 79 and drive 9.7 miles to Highway 60 and go west.  Travel 8 miles on Hwy. 60 and turn right onto Peralta Road.  Drive 5 miles to Peralta Regional Park entrance on the right.  Follow signs to Group Picnic and park near Ramada 2.