Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Pass Mountain Loop, Extended

when	Trip Report : April 9, 2022
	Trip Report : April 13, 2019
	Trip Report : March 7, 2015
	Trip Report : January 16, 2011
	Trip Report : January 26, 2008
	Trip Report : November 13, 2005
	Trip Report : March 5, 2000
where	Goldfield Mountains
the hike	This 11-mile trail excursion is one of my personal favorites. The colorful rock formations and cliffs are utterly amazing, High points along the trail offer sweeping views of four mountain ranges: the Superstitions, Goldfields, McDowells, and Mazatzals, as well as a portion of the lower Salt River.     Starting at Lone Mountain Trailhead, we will hike the loop counterclockwise, take a break at the saddle, and continue our journey to complete the rest of the loop.     This is a simple description of a stupendous hike; both for scenery and conditioning; words do not suffice.
distance	11 miles
time	6 hours
EC	+-1500' elevation change
on trail	100% — Pass Mountain Trail
type	loop
starting at	Lone Mountain Trailhead 33° 30.285' N,  111° 37.000' W  [NAD27]
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	6:30 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): •  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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