Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
South Bulldog Ridge Day Hike

when	Trip Report : November 13, 2010
where	Goldfield Mountains
the hike	This is a wildly scenic "B" hike! Massive, colorful volcanic buttes rise vertically from the top of Bulldog Ridge, separated by strangely smooth saddles offering awesome views at all angles. Thread your way around the buttes, follow the ridge to a saddle north of hill 2538, then continue cross country to the pass. Along the way you’ll have glorious slickrock, colorful and prickly vegetation, steep, rocky slopes, and mountain vistas with a fresh perspective.     Long pants, long sleeves, and gloves recommended. Bring your camera.     This hike is described in Goldfield Mountain Hikes by Ted Tenny, Gem Guides, 2006, pages 35-38.
distance	7.6 miles
time	5-6 hours
EC	+-2300' elevation change
elevations	1922' (Meridian Trailhead) to 3113' (Peak 3113)
on trail	30% – Bulldog Saddle, Pass Mountain, and Sand Canyon Trails
dogs?	no
rating	"B"     Rate yourself as a hiker.
cost	Sharing gas expenses with the driver. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member.
weather	Apache Junction
meet	7:00 AM at Red Mountain Park located at 7745 E. Brown Rd. in Mesa (south side of Brown Road just east of Power Road). Directions from the Red Mountain Freeway (Loop 202): •  Exit 26 (Brown Road). • Go west on Brown a half mile to the light at Sterling Dr. • Turn left (south) at Sterling into the park. Then take the first left into the Palo Brea parking lot.

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