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Edible Plant Hike (SP)

By January 5, 2024 November 21st, 2025 No Comments
Approx hike distance (miles): 1.5 Area: Superior Mountains
Accum.  elevation gain (feet): N/A Park Entry Fee: $10/vehicle
Low to high elevation gain: 50 SCAMR All Trails Map: No
Recommended gas donation: $10 Website for reference info: N/A
Unpaved miles: 0 Trailhead GPS Coordinates 33.46113, -111.47747
Road Conditions: Good High clearance vehicle req’d: No

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure to check -in

Trail Conditions
Maintained Trail: Yes Uneven footing Yes
Steep side drop-offs No Steep Trail: No
Off Trial (scratchy) No Slippery Trail Surfaces: No
Use of hands required: No Boulder Hopping: No
Difficulty: Easy Water Crossings: No
Restrooms at Trailhead: No Gloves Required: No

 

Special Instructions:

This hike will be led by a retired Park Ranger on the Discovery Trail in Lost Dutchman

State Park. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the edible native plants we

see on our hikes. There will be ample time for questions and picture taking. Bring water.

Directions:

Drive north on Felix Road to Arizona Farms and turn right. Follow Arizona Farms for 5.4

miles and turn left onto Hwy 79. Travel 9.7 miles on Hwy 79 then merge onto US 60

west. Drive 12.6 miles and turn right on S. Mountain View Road (just past Silly Mtn). In

4.6 miles turn right onto AZ 88. Drive 1.8 miles and turn right into Lost Dutchman

State Park. Go through gate. Follow road to the Saguaro Day Use Area.