Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Ballantine Trail Day Hike
| when? |
Trip Report:
January 27, 2007
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Trip Report:
February 25, 2006
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Trip Report:
February 26, 2005
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Trip Report:
March 8, 2003
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| where? |
Four Peaks Wilderness |
| the hike |
The trail takes you through gorgeous Sonoran Desert,
climbs upward into Ballantine Canyon, through Camp
Creek and finally, toward Pine Mountain, at an elevation
of 5,800 feet (trailhead elevation is 2258 ft).
We’ll see a lot of eroded granite hoodoos and large
monoliths, as well as a saguaro shaped like a hand.
When the creek is running the scenery is breathtaking
on this hike, so bring your camera. The pace will be
leisurely.
Absolutely required:
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Sturdy hiking boots |
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At least 3 liters of water and lunch |
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Rain poncho |
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Hat, sunblock, sunglasses |
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Extra socks, since there are creek crossings |
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Jacket or sweatshirt |
Suggested:
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| distance |
8-10 miles |
| time |
6 hours |
| EC |
+-2000' elevation change |
| elevations |
2258' (Trailhead) to 4148' (Boulder Flats) |
| type |
round trip |
| starting at |
| Ballantine Trailhead |
33° 45.872' N, 111° 29.562' W [NAD27]
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| on trail |
100% — Ballantine Trail (TR 283) |
| hike rating |
"B" [moderate] |
| dogs? |
no |
| cost |
$0, though riders should share the cost of gas.
The club will allow voluntary contributions of $1/member or $3/non-member. |
| weather |
Fountain Hills.
Unless it is pouring rain or thunderstorming
at 7:00 AM the day of the hike, we will proceed.
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| meet |
7:30 AM in the parking lot of the Target Center on the south
side of Shea Blvd., about a mile west of Highway 87 (Beeline).
For those leaving their cars behind, please park up against
the north curb away from Target.
We will leave promptly at 7:45 AM.
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| drive |
The trailhead is just past milepost 210 on Arizona 87, 21 miles
north of the intersection of Shea Blvd. and Fountain Hills and
7 miles north of the road to Four Peaks.
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