Pioneer Trail (I)

Date:					Destination:		Pioneer Trail
Level:		Intermediate (I)			Area:		Pinal Mountain - Globe
Approx hike distance in miles:		5			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		N/A			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		1650			Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:					Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		$10
Unpaved miles:		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:		N/A
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Yes			Uneven Footing:		Yes
Steep Side Drop-offs:		No			Steep Trail:		Yes
Off Trail (scratchy):		No			Slippery Trail Surfaces:		No
Use of Hands Required:		No			Boulder Hopping:		No
Difficulty:		Strenuous			Water Crossings:		No
Restrooms at Trailhead:		Yes			Gloves Required:		No

 

Special Instructions:

This is an out-and-back hike to the summit of Pinal Mountain. The summit is 7800 feet, so there are great scenic views and mountain vegetation, including Ponderosa Pines. Bring water, snack and lunch. NOTE: There was a planned fire in May 2017. Check road and trail conditions before attempting this hike.
THIS HIKE IS CHALLENGING AND MORE DIFFICULT THAN MOST HIKES AT THIS LEVEL. PLEASE CONSIDER ITS SEVERITY AND YOUR PERSONAL CONDITION AND EXPERIENCE BEFORE REGISTERING FOR THIS HIKE..

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 toward Globe. In Globe, follow the sign toward Besh-Be-Gowah Pueblo Ruins. Just past the turnoff, turn right on Icehouse Canyon Road. Continue 1.7 miles to the intersection of FS 112 and FS 55. Veer left onto FR 112 and continue 6.9 miles to the Pioneer Pass recreation area.Trailhead is another 1.5 to the south. .