Fat Man’s Pass (I)

Date:					Destination:		Fat Man's Pass
Level:		Intermediate (I)			Area:		South Mountain Park
Approx hike distance in miles:		6.4			Hike leader:
Low to high rlevation gain:		1,500			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:		None			Park entry fee per vehicle:		No
Road conditions:		Good			Website for reference info:		N/A
High clearance vehicle req'd:		No			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		33.362762,-111.985260
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Yes			Uneven Footing:		Yes
Steep Side Drop-offs:		No			Steep Trail:		Some
Off Trail (scratchy):		No			Slippery Trail Surfaces:		Some
Use of Hands Required:		Yes			Boulder Hopping:		No
Difficulty:		Strenuous			Water Crossings:		No
Restrooms at Trailhead:		Yes			Gloves Required:		No

 

Special Instructions:

This is an out-and-back hike in South Mountain Park with a loop through Hidden Valley and Fat Man’s Pass with great views of the surrounding area. Bring water, snacks and lunch.

Directions:

Turn left on Sun City Blvd. Turn right on Merrill Ranch Parkway. At the lights turn left on Hunt Highway to Attaway Road. Turn right onto Attaway Road, turn right on Az Hwy 287 W. Go 10 miles to Az Hwy 387, go left (only choice). Go 6.5 miles to Az Hwy 187. At stop sign turn left, then quick right onto I-10 west, go 29 miles to Baseline Road. Go left on Baseline until you reach 24^th Street (approx. 3.5 miles) Turn left on 24^th, go .8 miles to Mormon Trailhead parking lot (on the right side). Address: is 8610 S. 24^th St., Phoenix