| Approx hike distance (miles): | 6.4 | Area: | Superior |
| Accum. elevation gain (feet): | 300 | Park Entry Fee: | No |
| Low to high elevation gain: | N/A | SCAMR All Trails Map: | Yes |
| Recommended gas donation: | $10 | Website for reference info: | N/A |
| Unpaved miles: | 1 | Trailhead GPS Coordinates | 33.272654, -111.17004 |
| Road Conditions: | Good | High clearance vehicle req’d: | No |
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure to check -in |
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| Maintained Trail: | Yes | Uneven footing | Yes |
| Steep side drop-offs | No | Steep Trail: | No |
| Off Trial (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 a one-way hike on the LOST Trail from the Picketpost Trailhead parking lot to Porter’s Restaurant in Superior for lunch. We will stage cars at Porter’s to get hikers back to their cars after lunch. This trail is good and there is little elevation gain. Bring plenty of water and food for 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 towards Globe. Just beyond mile marker 221 turn right onto Forest Service Rd 231. There is a sign for Picketpost Trailhead. Go 0.3 mile to T in road and turn left. Follow 0.7 miles to the trailhead. Total one-way distance from Sun City is 30 miles.
