PHONE LINE TRAIL TO BLACKETTS RIDGE (UI)

Date:					Destination:		Phoneline Trail/Blacketts Ridge
Level:		UI			Area:		Sabino Canyon, Tucson
Approx hike distance in miles:		6.5			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		N/A			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		1945			Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:		7:15			Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		$10
Unpaved miles:		None			Park entry fee per vehicle:		Yes, see below
Road conditions:		Good			Website for reference info:
High clearance vehicle req'd:		No			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		32.309953-110.823660
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Yes			Uneven Footing:		Yes
Steep Side Drop-offs:		Yes			Steep Trail:		No
Off Trail (scratchy):		No			Slippery Trail Surfaces:		No
Use of Hands Required:		No			Boulder Hopping:		No
Difficulty :					Water Crossings:		No
Restrooms at Trailhead:		Yes			Gloves Required:		No

Special Instructions:

This is an out and back hike with a view of Sabino Canyon and the Catalina Mountains. This hike begins from the Visitor Centre, Phoneline Link 27A to Phoneline 27 (4.9 miles), connecting to Blacketts Ridge Trail 48 (1.6 miles). The Blacketts Ridge section is steep with the majority of elevation gain on this portion of the trail.

The shuttle is NOT required for this hike, but there is an $8.00 parking fee or National Park Pass/Senior Pass. Bring plenty of water, snack and lunch.

Special Instructions:

This is an out and back hike with a view of Sabino Canyon and the Catalina Mountains. This hike begins from the Visitor Centre, Phoneline Link 27A to Phoneline 27 (4.9 miles), connecting to Blacketts Ridge Trail 48 (1.6 miles). The Blacketts Ridge section is steep with the majority of elevation gain on this portion of the trail.

The shuttle is NOT required for this hike, but there is an $8.00 parking fee or National Park Pass/Senior Pass. Bring plenty of water, snack and lunch.