Queen Creek/Old Hwy 60 – Out and Back (S)
| Date: | Destination: | Queen Creek / Old Hwy 60 - Out and Back | |||||
| Level: | Short (S) | Area: | Superior | ||||
| Approx hike distance in miles: | 3 | Hike leader: | |||||
| Low to high elevation gain: | N/A | Hike leader phone: | |||||
| Accum elevation gain in Feet: | 300 | 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: | 33.29245,-111.09433 | ||||
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| 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 an out and back hike that passes through the old tunnel. It follows the old road above Queen Creek. There are some good photo opportunities. Dress warmly as it can be cold and windy in the canyon. Bring water and 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 toward Globe. Take the right ramp onto Hwy 60 East toward Globe/Superior. Approximately 3 miles east of Superior is the Queen Creek Tunnel. Just past the tunnel turn right into the parking area. This is the trailhead.