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:

Take Hunt Hwy, south to Attaway, Turn right. Turn right (west on Hwy 287/87 to I-10 West toward Phoenix. Follow I-10 West to Elliott Rd (exit #157) and turn left on Elliott. Drive 0.5 miles and turn right on S. 48th St. Get into left-hand lane. Drive 1.1 miles and turn left on S. 48th St. (This turn is hard to see. It is just after a sharp curve sign for the right going to Baseline Road).  Drive only 315 ft and turn left on E Pima Canyon Rd.