Treasure Trail Loop via Jacob’s Crosscut (I)

Date:					Destination:		Lost Dutchman SP
Level:		Intermediate			Area:		Superstition Mtns.
Approx hike distance in miles:		3.7			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		513'			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		567'			Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:					Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		$10
Unpaved miles:		.7 miles			Park entry fee per vehicle:		$10.00
Road conditions:		Good			Website for reference info:		https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/arizona/treasure-loop-trail-via-jacobs-sawcut-trail
High clearance vehicle req'd:		No			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		33.471674, -111.469336
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Yes			Uneven Footing:		Some
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 :		2			Water Crossings:		No
Restrooms at Trailhead:		No			Gloves Required:		No

 

Special Instructions:

This hikes starts at the Massacre Grounds TH and leads south to Lost Dutchman State Park.  Bring your camera, water and snacks.

Directions:

Drive north on Felix Road to Arizona Farms and turn right.  Follow Arizona Farms for 5.4 miles and turn left onto Hwy. 79.  Travel 9.7 miles on Hwy. 79 then merge onto US 60 west.  Drive 12.6 miles and turn right on S. Mountain View Road (just past Silly Mtn.).  In 4.6 miles turn right on to AZ-88 E.  Drive 2.1 miles and turn right onto First Water Road. Drive .7 miles to the parking lot on the right.