Road to Apache Leap Area (S)

Date:					Destination:		Road to Apache Leap
Level:		Short (S)			Area:		Superior
Approx hike distance in miles:		3			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		300 ft			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:		1			Park entry fee per vehicle:		No
Road conditions:		Poor			Website for reference info:		N/A
High clearance vehicle req'd:		Yes			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		33.29784 -111.060215
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 an out-and-back hike along a forest service road in the area of the new copper mine. There is an interesting collection of rock formations and some of the preliminary mining activity. Bring water and a snack.

Directions:

Take Felix Rd north to AZ Farms Rd. Turn right. Turn left (north) on AZ 79. Take the right ramp onto Hwy 60 East toward Globe. Past Superior, go through the tunnel to Magma Mine Rd. Turn right. At 1.5 miles turn left on Forest Service Rd 315. Go about 0.7 miles. Park along the road. Parking is limited.