Wind Cave (CI)

Date:					Destination:		Wind Cave
Level:		CI			Area:		Usery Mountain Regional Park
Approx hike distance in miles:		4			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		800			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		N/A			Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:					Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		$10
Unpaved miles:		None			Park entry fee per vehicle:		Yes, see below
Road conditions:		Good			Website for reference info:		N/A
High clearance vehicle req'd:		No			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		33.474013, -111.607452
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Yes			Uneven Footing:		Yes
Steep Side Drop-offs:		No			Steep Trail:		No
Off Trail (scratchy):		No			Slippery Trail Surfaces:		No
Use of Hands Required:		Moderate			Boulder Hopping:		No
Difficulty :		Moderate			Water Crossings:		No
Restrooms at Trailhead:		Yes			Gloves Required:		No

 

Special Instructions:

This is an out and back hike to a cave with a great view. Bring water and a snack. This hike requires an entry fee ($7/car) or a Maricopa County Parks Pass. Please divide the cost evenly among the carpool.

Directions:

Turn right (north) on Hunt Hwy to Ellsworth. Follow Ellsworth north 7.5 miles past US 60. Park entrance is on the right. Follow Usery Park Rd for 1 mile past the entrance station to Wind Cave Dr West. Turn left on Wind Cave Dr West and follow to the trailhead.