LOST Trail across Queen Creek to the Saddle (S)

Date:					Destination:		LOST Trail across Queen Creek to the Saddle
Level:		Short			Area:		Superior
Approx hike distance in miles:		3			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:		1			Park entry fee per vehicle:		No
Road conditions:		Fair			Website for reference info:		N/A
High clearance vehicle req'd:		Suggested			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		33.277997,-111.139778
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Yes			Uneven Footing:		Yes
Steep Side Drop-offs:		No			Steep Trail:		Yes
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 out and back hike offers spectacular canyon views. Also, see the historic wagon wheel tracks of the Silver King mine. The trail crosses shallow Queen Creek, so consider hiking sticks to help with the crossing. Bring water and a snack for the hike.

Directions:

Take Felix Rd north to Arizona Farms Rd. Turn right. Turn left on AZ 79. Take the right ramp onto Hwy 60 East toward Globe. Just past mile marker 225, turn right. (If you pass a sign “Entering Superior”, you have gone too far). In 0.6-mile there will be a fence on the right. At the end of the fence, continue straight to a big roundabout. This is the trailhead.