Haunted Canyon (CI)

Date:					Destination:		Haunted Canyon
Level:		CI			Area:		East of Superior
Approx. hike distance in miles:		4			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		400			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:		4			Park entry fee per vehicle:		No
Road conditions:		Fair			Website for reference info:		N/A
High clearance vehicle req'd:		Suggested			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		33.42603 -111.00329
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Yes			Uneven Footing:		Yes
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:		Moderate			Water Crossings:		Yes
Restrooms at Trailhead:		No			Gloves Required:		No

 

Special Instructions:

This is an out-and-back hike on a forest service road and a forest service trail. The trail follows a creek through a wooded canyon. There are shallow water crossings. Bring water and a snack. (Fall leaves)

Directions:

Take Felix Rd north, turn right (east) on Arizona Farms Road. Turn left (north) on AZ 79. Take the right ramp onto Hwy 60 east toward Globe. Follow Hwy 60 past Superior to Milepost 239. Turn left (north) 0.5 miles past mile post on Pinto Valley Rd. This is FS 287. Follow FS 287 for 3 miles and turn left on FS 287 (becomes dirt road).  Stay right on 287 at the large arrow.  At 4.8 miles go straight on 287, there is a sign ‘curved mountain road’. Turn left just before the bridge. Parking area is along the road before the gate. The trail starts inside the gate.