Parker Pass (CI)

Date:					Destination:		Parker Pass
Level:		Casual Intermediate (CI)			Area:		Superstition Mountains
Approx hike distance in miles:		5			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		465			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		675			Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:					Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		$10
Unpaved miles:		2.5			Park entry fee per vehicle:		No
Road conditions:		Fair			Website for reference info:		N/A
High clearance vehicle req'd:		Suggested			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		33.480282 -111.443075
TRAIL CONDITIONS
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:		Yes
Restrooms at Trailhead:		Yes			Gloves Required:		No

 

Special Instructions:

This is an out-and-back hike on the Dutchman’s Trail with a great view of Weaver’s Needle. There are several creek crossings with possible water. The water level is low enough to easily cross. Bring water, snacks and lunch.

Directions:

Felix Rd north, right on Arizona Farms Rd. Left on AZ 79 and left on Hwy 60 West, toward Phoenix. Turn right on Mountain View Road just past Silly Mountain. Continue 4.5 miles to Apache Trail (SR 88) and turn right. Right on First Water Trailhead Rd until the end of the road.