Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Parker Creek Trail #160 Day Hike
| when? |
Saturday, May 20, 2006
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Trip Report
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| where? |
Sierra Ancha Wilderness Area NE of Roosevelt Lake |
| the hike |
This is a scenic forest hike through a riparian habitat surrounding the south
fork of Parker Creek. The trail climbs almost 2,000 feet through four distinct
vegetation zones, several talus slopes, and some interesting geological
formations.
Near the top of the trail we will be rewarded with spectacular views of
Roosevelt Lake and the Four Peaks Wilderness area.
Forest fires swept through the Sierra Anchas several years ago, but spared
most of the forest surrounding the Parker Creek Trail.
Devastation from the pine bark beetle has also destroyed some trees along
the trail. The trail terminates at the junction with Forest Road 487.
We will stop here for a lunch and rest break, before hiking back down the
mountain to the trailhead. |
| 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 |
| Recommended: |
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Lunch/snacks |
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Camera |
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| distance |
7 miles round trip |
| time |
4-5 hours |
| EC |
+-1,900' elevation change |
| elevations |
5,100' (trailhead) to 7,000' (trail’s end) |
| on trail |
100% — Parker Creek Trail #160 |
| hike rating |
"B" [moderate] |
| dogs |
Yes |
| weather |
Roosevelt |
| cost |
No parking fees, only sharing gas expenses with driver.
The club allows voluntary contributions of $1/member or $3/non-member. |
| drive |
Drive east on U.S. 60 through Florence Junction, Superior, and Miami.
In Claypool make a left at the junction with State Route 88 to Roosevelt Lake.
Follow SR 88 for about 15 miles to the Young turnoff at State Route 288.
Drive north on SR 288 for about 19 miles to the Sierra Ancha Experimental
Station Headquarters. Park outside the gate in the gravel parking area.
Walk through the gate and look for the sign for Parker Creek Trail #160.
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