Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Helmet Rock Day Hike
| when |
Trip Report :
January 9, 2010
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| where |
Goldfield Mountains |
| the hike |
Helmet Rock is a volcanic tuff formation shaped like a fireman’s
helmet in the Willow Springs Canyon vicinity.
On this wild off-trail hike we’ll visit high points and amazing
scenery as we climb to the top of the rock and make our way
back along ridges and side canyons.
This is a hike for adventurers!
Long pants, long sleeves, and gloves recommended.
Bring your camera.
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| distance |
6 miles |
| time |
5-6 hours |
| EC |
+-1200' elevation change |
| elevations |
1968' (stream junction) to 2510' (monolith) |
| type |
loop |
| starting at |
| Willow Springs Trailhead |
33° 30.051' N, 111° 27.695' W [NAD27]
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| on trail |
10% –
abandoned ranching and mining roads; game trails |
| rating |
"B"
Rate yourself as a hiker. |
| dogs? |
no |
| cost |
Sharing gas expenses with the driver.
The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member. |
| weather |
Apache Junction |
| meet |
8:00 AM at
Red Mountain Park located at 7745 E. Brown Rd. in
Mesa (south side of Brown Road just east of Power Road).
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| drive |
| • |
Go east on Brown Road to the Apache Trail highway, AZ 88. |
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Turn left and go northeast on the Apache Trail highway. |
| • |
At milepost 204, turn left and park north of the road. |
| • |
15 miles from Red Mountain Park to Willow Springs Trailhead
(30 round trip).
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