| when | Saturday, September 10, 2016 | ||||||||||||||
| where | Prescott, AZ | ||||||||||||||
| the hike |
Ah, more waterfalls (I hope). This easy exploratory hike follows not one loop trail but two: the Wolf Creek and the Horsecamp. The main attraction is on the Wolf Creek trail, namely Wolf Creek Falls, a 90-foot high spectacle of water flowing over granite cliffs. Especially, of course, if monsoon rains have been pounding the area. But that’s not all! The wooded route also includes streams, swimming holes, breathtaking views of the nearby moutains, and a historic mining site!. The Wolf Creek Loop is only 5.5 miles so about half way through we’ll sidestep over to the Horsecamp Loop to pick up an additional 2.5 miles. However, if the weather becomes intemperate we can skip that. This also provides an opportunity anyone who wants a shorter hike. A description and trail map of the Wolf Creek Loop is available on-line. Required: • Sturdy hiking boots • At least 3 liters of water • Rain poncho • Hat, sunblock, sunglasses Recommended: • Lunch or snacks • Camera |
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| distance | 5.5 or 8 miles | ||||||||||||||
| time | 4-5 hours | ||||||||||||||
| EC | 1000 ft. elevation change | ||||||||||||||
| elevations | 5950' to 6375' | ||||||||||||||
| type | Figure 8 | ||||||||||||||
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| on trail | 100% — Wolf Creek Loop Trail #384, Horsecamp Trail | ||||||||||||||
| rating | "B" Rate yourself as a hiker. | ||||||||||||||
| dogs allowed | no | ||||||||||||||
| cost | When car-pooling, pay your share of the cost of gas. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5/non-member. | ||||||||||||||
| weather | Prescott, AZ | ||||||||||||||
| meet | 7:00 AM in the Fry’s parking lot on the SW corner of I-17 & Bell Road. Park behind Denny’s, near the entrance to the Deer Valley Park & Ride. | ||||||||||||||
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