Queen Creek Old Hwy 60 (I)

Date:					Destination:		Queen Creek Old Hwy 60
Level:		Intermediate (I)			Area:		Superior
Approx hike distance in miles:		5			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		600			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		No			Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:					Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		$10
Unpaved miles:		None			Park entry fee per vehicle:		No
Road conditions:		Good			Website for reference info:		N/A
High clearance vehicle req'd:		No			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		33.292351,-111.095690
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:		Easy			Water Crossings:		No
Restrooms at Trailhead:		No			Gloves Required:		No

 

Special Instructions:

This is up-and-back hike along Queen Creek. It follows the old road from Superior through the Queen Creek Tunnel and then back down. There are some good photo opportunities. Dress warmly, as it can be cold and very windy in the canyon. Bring water and a snack. Restrooms are available at the rest area in Superior (Los Hermanos parking lot). No restrooms at the trailhead.

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/Superior. In Superior, take the exit ramp for 177. Turn left on 177. Just past the overpass, turn right into the entrance of old 60, just past the Do Not Enter signs. The trailhead is at the bottom of old 60.