Wood Canyon (I)

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GENERAL HIKE INFORMATION
Date:Destination:Wood Canyon
Level:Intermediate (I)Area:Superior
Approx hike distance in miles:7Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:N/AHike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:500Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:$10
Unpaved miles:2Park entry fee per vehicle:No
Road conditions:PoorWebsite for reference info:N/A
High clearance vehicle req'd:YesTrailhead GPS coordinates:N/A


TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:YesUneven Footing:Yes
Steep Side Drop-offs:YesSteep Trail:
Yes
Off Trail (scratchy):NoSlippery Trail Surfaces:No
Use of Hands Required:NoBoulder Hopping:No
Difficulty :ModerateWater Crossings:No
Restrooms at Trailhead:NoGloves Required:No
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
This in-and-out hike is a great opportunity to see and explore Wood Canyon and its interesting rock formations. This area is scheduled to be developed by the Forest Service into a new set of hiking trails. Bring water, a snack and hiking poles. The last driving mile is very rough and requires 4-wheel trucks only.
DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD:
If you think you might be driving, please print and bring these directions with you.
  • Take Felix Rd to Arizona Farms Rd, turn right
  • Turn left (north) on AZ 79, drive 9.7 miles to Hwy 60 East
  • Travel east on Hwy 60 for 14.6 miles to exit 227, turn south on AZ 177
  • In 2.6 miles turn right on E Arnett Rd
  • Go 0.6 mile and turn left (south)
  • Go 1.1 miles and park
  • Hike on Wood Canyon Rd to a gate in 1.8 miles, then at 2.3 miles turn off the road to the left. Follow the trail into the Canyon.