White Canyon South (A)

Date:					Destination:		White Canyon South
Level:		Advanced (A)			Area:		Superior
Approx hike distance in miles:		7			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		570			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:		4			Park entry fee per vehicle:		No
Road conditions:		Poor			Website for reference info:		http://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=17416
High clearance vehicle req'd:		Yes			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		33.164651,-111.063317
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		No			Uneven Footing:		Yes
Steep Side Drop-offs:		Some			Steep Trail:		Yes
Off Trail (scratchy):		Yes			Slippery Trail Surfaces:		Yes
Use of Hands Required:		Yes			Boulder Hopping:		Yes
Hike Arizona Difficulty:		3-4			Water Crossings:		May be
Restrooms at Trailhead:		No			Gloves Required:		Yes

 

Special Instructions:

This hike will especially appeal to those who hiked into White Canyon from the northeast. This hike starts in the White Canyon valley, and travels up out of the valley. If you look at the info on Hike Arizona, some of the distance information is not correct as Hike Arizona information currently suggests the total distance to be almost 15 miles.

Directions:

From the junction of Hwy 79 and US 60, take US 60 East towards Globe. Take the AZ 177 exit at Superior. Turn right onto AZ 177 and follow for 9.6 miles. Turn right on Battle Axe Rd (considered a primitive road) and go for 2.3 miles. Turn right onto a less traveled road which heads generally northwest for 0.7 miles, then swings to the southwest and goes about 0.8 miles to reach the parking spot.