Sunrise Arch (A)

Date:					Destination:		Sunrise Arch
Level:		Advanced (A)			Area:		Saguaro Lake
Approx hike distance in miles:		7.6			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		N/A			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		800			Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:					Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		$10
Unpaved miles:		0			Park entry fee per vehicle:		No
Road conditions:		Good			Website for reference info:		http://hikearizona.com/photoset.php?ID=28139&start=0
High clearance vehicle req'd:		No			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		33 33.049 -111 34.871
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		No			Uneven Footing:		Yes
Steep Side Drop-offs:		No			Steep Trail:		Some
Off Trail (scratchy):		Some			Slippery Trail Surfaces:		Some
Use of Hands Required:		No			Boulder Hopping:		No
Hike Arizona Difficulty:		2.5			Water Crossings:		No
Restrooms at Trailhead:		No			Gloves Required:		No

 

Special Instructions:

This hike to the Sunrise Arch takes you to one of the largest arches in the area. The trail near the arch is a little more difficult, but overall, this is a moderate hike. For most of the hike, the trail is level ground, until reaching the area where it turns uphill ascending to the arch. Bring water, a snack and lunch.

Directions:

Turn right (north) on Hunt Hwy to Ellsworth Rd. Follow Ellsworth north past US 60. Ellsworth Rd becomes N Usery Pass Rd. Turn right on Bush Hwy for 1.8 miles. Parking lot will be on the right at the edge of the highway.