White Canyon Key Exchange (A)

Date:					Destination:		White Canyon Key Exchange
Level:		Advanced (A)			Area:		Superior S
Approx hike distance in miles:		7.5			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		N/A			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		1200			Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:					Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		$10
Unpaved miles:		North - 1 South - 3			Park entry fee per vehicle:		No
Road conditions:		Trail			Website for reference info:		http://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=17416
High clearance vehicle req'd:		Yes			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		See below
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		No			Uneven Footing:		Yes
Steep Side Drop-offs:		Yes			Steep Trail:		Yes
Off Trail (scratchy):		Yes			Slippery Trail Surfaces:		Some
Use of Hands Required:		Yes			Boulder Hopping:		Yes
Hike Arizona Difficulty:		3			Water Crossings:		May be
Restrooms at Trailhead:		No			Gloves Required:		Yes

 

Special Instructions:

This hike consists of walking an old road, a partially treed creek bottom, and then the top of a valley with “Wow” views in any of a dozen stops. After hiking along the top, the trail descends into the valley for a hike out to the other trailhead. Bring plenty of water and lunch.

Directions:

Upper Trailhead: From Superior, go south on 177 for 6.3 miles from the junction of US 60 and SR 177 to turn off on a gravel road to the right. Go about ¼ mile and wait for the group before turning off the gravel road. High clearance vehicle required. GPS coordinates: 33.215033, -111.064083.

Lower Trailhead: From Superior, go south on 177 for roughly 9.3 miles from the junction of US 60 and SR 177. Turn right on N Battle Axe Rd. Go about 1.9 miles and turn left. Follow trail for a total distance of 3.3 miles from SR 177. GPS coordinates: 33.179317, -111.038933.