Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Reavis Trail Canyon Day Hike
| when? |
Trip Report :
December 4, 2010
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Trip Report :
January 6, 2007
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Trip Report :
March 25, 2000
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| where? |
Superior |
| the hike |
Hike through Reavis Trail Canyon and part of Whitford Canyon on the
Arizona Trail and the historic trade route used by Elisha Reavis.
Wet feet are possible with our many stream crossings.
Be alert for wildlife and amazing rock formations.
This hike is described by Tom Jones and Jerry Sieve on pages 148-155 of
Arizona Trail: The Official Guide.
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| distance |
9 1/2 miles round trip |
| time |
6-7 hours |
| EC |
+-1000' elevation change |
| elevations |
2750' (Whitford Canyon) to 3690' (Reavis Picnic Rocks) |
| type |
round trip |
| start from |
| Happy Camp Trailhead: |
33° 20.147' N, 111° 8.119' W [NAD27]
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| on trail |
100% — Arizona Trail, passage 18 |
| hike rating |
"C+"
Rate yourself as a hiker. |
| dogs? |
no |
| cost |
When car-pooling, pay your share the cost of gas. The
club also allows voluntary contributions of $1/member or $3/non-member. |
| weather |
Superior |
| meet |
8:00 AM at
Home Depot in Mesa on the southeast corner of Power and US 60.
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