Peak 3097 (A)

Date:					Destination:		Peak 3097
Level:		Advanced (A)			Area:		Saguaro Lake
Approx hike distance in miles:		7.8			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		1758			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		1839			Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:					Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		$10
Unpaved miles:		0			Park entry fee per vehicle:		No
Road conditions:		Paved			Website for reference info:		N/A
High clearance vehicle req'd:		No			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		33.33809 -111.32560
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Partly			Uneven Footing:		Yes
Steep Side Drop-offs:		Yes			Steep Trail:		Yes
Off Trail (scratchy):		Yes			Slippery Trail Surfaces:		Yes
Use of Hands Required:		Yes			Boulder Hopping:		No
Hike Arizona Difficulty:		3			Water Crossings:		Yes
Restrooms at Trailhead:		No			Gloves Required:		No

 

Special Instructions:

This hike includes a Salt River crossing each way that will require water shoes and socks in addition to hiking shoes. Old running shoes will work fine for this. The trailhead parking is a free, unmarked space along the highway, best found using the GPS coordinates. 

Directions:

Turn right onto W Merrill Ranch Pkwy. Turn right on Hunt Hwy which becomes Ellsworth. Take ramp left for AZ 24 West. Take ramp right and follow signs for AZ-202-Loop North. Keep straight onto AZ-202 N Loop. At exit 27, take ramp right and follow signs for University Dr. Turn right onto E University Dr.  Turn left onto N Ellsworth Rd.  Turn right onto N Bush Hwy.  Arrive at unmarked trailhead on the left.