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Mesquite Flats (A)

By September 14, 2022 July 2nd, 2025 No Comments
Approx hike distance (miles): 7.5 Area: Tortilla Flats
Accum.  elevation gain (feet): 2000 Park Entry Fee: N/A
Low to high elevation gain: 900 SCAMR All Trails Map: No
Recommended gas donation: $10 Website for reference info: N/A
Unpaved miles: 0 Trailhead GPS Coordinates 33.536120, -111.370066
Road Conditions: Good High clearance vehicle req’d: No

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure to check -in

Trail Conditions
Maintained Trail: No Uneven footing Yes
Steep side drop-offs Yes Steep Trail: Yes
Off Trial (scratchy) Yes Slippery Trail Surfaces: Yes
Use of hands required: Yes Boulder Hopping: Yes
Difficulty: Moderate Water Crossings: No
Restrooms at Trailhead: No Gloves Required: Yes

 

Special Instructions:

This hike contains quite a bit of off-trail hiking, but in areas that are quite open so shorts are suitable for most hikers. Bring plenty of water and food for a snack and lunch.

Directions:

Drive north on Hunt Hwy and turn left onto N Gantzel Rd, Continue onto N Ironwood Rd 9.0 mi. Turn right onto W Baseline Ave 1.0 mi. Turn left onto S Idaho Rd 2.8 mi. Slight right onto AZ-88 E/N Apache Trail 17.8 mi. Destination will be on the left.