Silly Mountain Park (S)
| Date: | Destination: | Silly Mountain Park | |||||
| Level: | Short (S) | Area: | Apache Junction | ||||
| Approx hike distance in miles: | 3 | Hike leader: | |||||
| Low to high elevation gain: | 400 | 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: | 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: | 33.380385 -111.489620 |
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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: | Moderate | Water Crossings: | No | ||||
| Restrooms at Trailhead: | No | Gloves Required: | No | ||||
Special Instructions:
This is an out-and-back hike in an Apache Junction Park. There are great views of the Superstitions and the area near Apache Junction. Bring water and a snack.
Directions:
Take Felix Rd north to Arizona Farms Rd. Turn right. Turn left (north) on AZ 79. Turn left onto Hwy 60 West toward Phoenix. At mile marker 200, turn right (north) on Silly Mountain Rd. Parking lot and trailhead are on the right.