Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Hill 2685 Day Hike
| when |
Trip Report :
December 24, 2011
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Trip Report :
November 18, 2006
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| where |
Goldfield Mountains |
| the hike |
A double arch, a cave, and dramatic views of Bulldog Ridge, Dome Mountain,
peaks 3269 and 3134, and the southern skyline of the Goldfields await you on
this easy walk in the wilderness.
Bring your camera as we leave the trail to climb hill 2685.
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| distance |
6 miles |
| time |
4 hours |
| EC |
+-800' elevation change |
| elevations |
2050' (Bulldog Canyon) to 2685' (hill 2685) |
| type |
loop |
| starting at |
| Dome Mountain Trailhead |
33° 28.044' N, 111° 31.812' W [NAD27]
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| on trail |
90% — Horse Trail, Bulldog Canyon Trail, Idaho Pass Trail |
| rating |
"C"
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 east of Power Road).
Directions from the Red Mountain Freeway (Loop 202):
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Exit 26 (Brown Road). |
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Go west on Brown a half mile to the light at Sterling Dr. |
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Turn left (south) at Sterling into the park.
Then take the first left into the Palo Brea parking lot.
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| drive |
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Go east on Brown Road to Idaho Road. |
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Turn left and go north on Idaho Road. |
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Turn right and go east on McKellips Rd. |
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Turn left and go north on Wolverine Pass Rd. |
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Turn right and go east on Tonto Street. |
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Turn left and go north on Cactus Rd. |
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Turn right and go east then northeast on McDowell Blvd. |
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Park at the trailhead (road blocked). |
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