Wave Cave (I)
| Date: | Destination: | Wave Cave | |||||
| Level: | Intermediate (I) | Area: | Superstition Mountains | ||||
| Approx hike distance in miles: | 4 | Hike leader: | |||||
| Low to high elevation gain: | N/A | Hike leader phone: | |||||
| Accum elevation gain in feet: | 1100 | Hike leader email: | |||||
| Departure time - Union Center parking lot: | Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in | ||||||
| Recommended gas donation: | $10 | ||||||
| Unpaved miles: | 6 | Park entry fee per vehicle: | No | ||||
| Road conditions: | Fair | Website for reference info: | https://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=548 | ||||
| High clearance vehicle req'd: | Suggested | Trailhead GPS coordinates: | 33.392228,-111.353665 | ||||
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| Maintained Trail: | No | Uneven Footing: | Yes | ||||
| Steep Side Drop-offs: | Yes | Steep Trail: | Yes | ||||
| Off Trail (scratchy): | No | Slippery Trail Surfaces: | Yes | ||||
| Use of Hands Required: | Yes | Boulder Hopping: | Yes | ||||
| Difficulty : | Strenuous | Water Crossings: | No | ||||
| Restrooms at Trailhead: | No | Gloves Required: | Yes | ||||
Special Instructions:
This is a strenuous and challenging hike. The unmaintained trail is steep, requires boulder scrambling, and may be slippery. You will need hiking boots, poles, and gloves. There is a wave formation in the front part of the cave and great views of the valley. Bring hiking poles, gloves, water, lunch, and a snack.
THIS HIKE IS CHALLENGING AND MORE DIFFICULT THAN MOST HIKES AT THIS LEVEL. PLEASE CONSIDER ITS SEVERITY AND YOUR PERSONAL CONDITION AND EXPERIENCE BEFORE REGISTERING FOR THIS HIKE.
Directions:
Take Felix Rd north, turn right (east) on Arizona Farms Road. Turn left (north) on AZ 79. Turn left on Hwy 60 west toward Phoenix. Follow 60 west for 7.6 miles and turn right on Peralta Rd (FS 77) at stoplight. Drive 6.7 miles (becomes a dirt road) to Lost Goldmine Trailhead on left.