Romero Pools (UI)

Date:					Destination:		Romero Pools
Level:		Upper Intermediate (UI)			Area:		Catalina State Park
Approx hike distance in miles:		5.6			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		1,040			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		1,450			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:		Yes, see below.
Road conditions:		Good			Website for reference info:		http://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=212
High clearance vehicle req'd:		No			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		32.425683,-110.907976
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:		Yes
Restrooms at Trailhead:		Yes			Gloves Required:		No

 

Special Instructions:

This is an out-and-back hike to a scenic set of pools. The trail is steep and rocky. Bring water, snack and lunch. This hike requires an entrance fee ($7/car) or AZ State Park Pass.

Directions:

Drive east on Merrill Pkwy, turn right on Felix Rd, and then left on Hunt Hwy. Turn right on Highway 79 and drive 45 miles to Oracle Junction, then turn right on Highway 77. The entrance to Catalina State Park is about 10 miles south on the left side of the highway. Pick up a park map at the ranger station and proceed to the trailhead parking lot.