| Approx hike distance (miles): | 3.0 | Area: | South Mountain Regional Park |
| Accum. elevation gain (feet): | 200 | Park Entry Fee: | N/A |
| Low to high elevation gain: | N/A | SCAMR All Trails Map: | No |
| Recommended gas donation: | $10 | Website for reference info: | hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=15972 |
| Unpaved miles: | 0 | Trailhead GPS Coordinates | 33.303487, -112.101139 |
| Road Conditions: | Good | High clearance vehicle req’d: | No |
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure to check -in |
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| 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 starts at the Pyramid Trailhead on the south side of South Mountain Regional Park and leads to an interesting ranch ruin including a huge fireplace, foundation, and an additional fireplace for the kitchen. Bring your water, snack and a camera. Trailhead parking is ample, but if it is full there is additional street parking on West Chandler Blvd. Bring plenty of water and food for a snack.
Directions:
Take Hunt Hwy to Attaway Road, turn right. Turn right on Hwy 87, continue to Hwy 387 and turn left. Continue on 387 for 7 miles and follow the signs to I-10. Go north on I-10 for 31 miles, to Exit 161 to 202 Loop West. Drive 6.5 miles to 17th Avenue, exit 62, go right (north) 1 mile to West Chandler Blvd and turn left. Travel 0.5 mile and the trailhead is on the right.
