Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Deer Creek Trail Day Hike

when?	Saturday, October 6, 2007
where?	Mazatzal Wilderness Area
the hike	The Deer Creek Trail offers an easy approach the east side of the Mazatzal Mountains. It crosses the range land to Deer Creek and then follows the creek upstream for about 2 miles. There are numerous places to stop and cool off in the creek or enjoy a snack. We’ll begin our hike in high desert on an abandoned jeep road with views of the Mazatzals, Four Peaks, Gisela, and surrounding areas. Continue along the creek to a streamside picnic area, where we’ll have Hike Leader Training. This hike is designed for those interested in learning more about becoming a hike leader for the Arizona Trailblazers. The club is always looking for new leaders – our members have a combined wealth of hiking experience and knowledge. Please consider sharing your expertise with other members by becoming a hike leader. If you have any hiking experience and have ever considered becoming a leader, this is the hike for you! Please join us as we hike the Deer Creek Trail in search of the perfect picnic spot. There we will have lunch and conduct our hike leader training which will include basic survival skills. We will return on the same route. What to bring: • at least 3 liters of water and lunch • sunblock, hat, sunglasses • sturdy hiking boots • long pants (there is prickly brush)
distance	7 miles (round trip)
time	5-6 hours
EC	+-300' elevation change
elevations	3298' (Deer Creek Trailhead) to 3500' (picnic rocks)
type	round trip
starting at	Deer Creek Trailhead 34° 2.217' N,  111° 22.143' W  [NAD27]
on trail	100% — Deer Creek Trail #45
dogs?	yes — on leash
hike rating	"C" [easy]
cost	$0, though riders should share the cost of gas. The club will allow voluntary contributions of $1/member or $3/non-member.
weather	Payson.
leader	home phone: 480-219-8535 or cell: 480-567-2728 You must call or email Debbie by 5:00 PM on October 4 to confirm.
meet	7:00 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 7:15 AM.
drive	Deer Creek Trailhead is at junction of Arizona SR 87 and SR 188. From Fountain Hills, take AZ 87 north to mile marker 235.5. The trailhead is well-marked on a dirt road just off the highway.

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