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Geronimos Cave – Upper Barks Canyon (A)

Date:Destination:Geronimos Cave - Upper Barks Canyon
Level:Advanced (A)Area:Superstitions
Approx hike distance in miles:6Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:N/AHike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:1650Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:$10
Unpaved miles:7Park entry fee per vehicleNo
Road conditions:FairWebsite for reference info:http://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=133
High clearance vehicle req'd?NoTrailhead GPS coordinates:33.397377
-111.347920

TRAIL CONDITIONS

Maintained Trail:YesUneven Footing:Yes
Steep Side Drop-offs:NoSteep Trail:
Yes
Off Trail (scratchy):NoSlippery Trail Surfaces:Yes
Use of Hands Required:NoBoulder Hopping:No
Hike Arizona Difficulty:2Water Crossings:No
Restrooms at Trailhead:YesGloves Required:No

 

Special Instructions:

This hike incorporates several trails linked to the Peralta Trailhead.  The URL reference describes part of the hike, and gives a good description of the area.

Directions:

 North on Felix. East on Arizona Farms. North on SR 79. West on US 60. Drive 7.6 miles and turn right on Peralta Road (FS77). Drive 7.2 miles to the Peralta Trailhead.