Pima Canyon Trail-South Mountain Park (S)

Date:					Destination:		Pima Canyon Trail
Level:		Short (S)			Area:		South Mountain Park
Approx hike distance in miles:		3			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		400			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		N/A			Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:					Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		$10
Unpaved miles:		No			Park entry fee per vehicle:		No
Road conditions:		Good			Website for reference info:		N/A
High clearance vehicle req'd:		No			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		33.362785 -111.985161
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:		No
Restrooms at Trailhead:		Yes			Gloves Required:		No

 

Special Instructions:

This is an out-and-back hike with a short loop. There are petroglyphs and a great view from the ridge. Bring water and a snack.

Directions:

Take Hunt Hwy south to Attaway, turn right. Turn right (west) on Hwy 287/87 to I-10 West toward Phoenix. Exit at Elliott Rd (#157) and turn left on Elliott. Drive 0.5 miles and turn right on S 48th St. Get into left-hand lane. Drive 1.1 miles and turn left on S. 48th St. (This turn is hard to see, it is just as you see a sharp curve sign for the right going to Baseline Road). Drive only 315 ft and turn left on E Pima Canyon Rd.  Entrance to South Mountain, the golf course is to the right. Note: There is a small parking lot at the trailhead, but there are plenty of spaces along the entry road.