LOST Trail to the Saddle (I)
| Date: | Destination: | LOST Trail to the Saddle | |||||
| Level: | Intermediate (I) | Area: | Superior | ||||
| Approx hike distance in miles: | 7 | Hike leader: | |||||
| Low to high elevation gain: | 580 | 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: | N/A | ||||
| 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 is an out and back hike with a loop on the Legends of Superior Trail system (LOST) beginning at the west end (Picketpost Trailhead). This hike goes through Arnett Canyon to a saddle with a nice view. There are interesting rock formations, beautiful scenery, and a chance to collect a few Apache Tears along the way. Bring water and a snack.
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 south (right) onto Forest Service Rd 231. There is a brown sign for the Picketpost Trailhead. Go 0.3 miles to T in road and turn left. Follow for 0.7 miles to trailhead. Total one-way distance from Sun City is 30 miles.