LOST Trail to the Overlook (I)
| Date: | Destination: | LOST Trail to the Overlook | |||||
| Level: | Intermediate (I) | Area: | Superior | ||||
| Approx hike distance in miles: | 8 | Hike leader: | |||||
| Low to high elevation gain: | 650 | 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: | Good | Website for reference info: | https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/arizona/legends-of-superior-lost-trails | ||||
| High clearance vehicle req'd: | No | Trailhead GPS coordinates: | 33.272654 -111.177004 |
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| 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: | Possible | ||||
| Restrooms at Trailhead: | Yes | Gloves Required: | No | ||||
Special Instructions:
This hike starts at the Picketpost Trailhead and travels along the LOST Trail (Legends of Superior Trail) through Arnett Canyon to the saddle. The route then turns off to continue to an overlook affording a great view of Arnett Canyon. Depending on rain, there could be water at the creek crossings. Bring water, snacks and a camera.
Directions:
Take Felix Rd north to Arizona Farms Rd, turn right. Turn left (north) on AZ 79. Take the right ramp onto Hwy 60 east toward Globe. Just past mile marker 221 turn right (south) onto Forest Service Rd 231. There is a brown sign for the Picketpost Trailhead. Go 0.3 mile to T in road and turn left. Follow for 0.7 mile to trailhead. Total one-way distance from Sun City is 30 miles.