Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
North Goldfield Skyline Day Hike
| when |
Trip Report :
November 20, 2010
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| where |
Goldfield Mountains |
| the hike |
For this walk in the sky we’ll climb Gateway Canyon to gain the
high ground, then hike the north skyline of the Goldfields to a series of
spectacular overviews of the river and canyon country.
Along the way we’ll encounter glorious rock formations, colorful
and prickly Sonoran vegetation, arches, 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,
pages 70-74.
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| distance |
10 miles |
| time |
6-7 hours |
| EC |
+-1800' elevation change |
| elevations |
1380' (Salt River) to 2480' (Sky Island) |
| starting at |
| Water Users Trailhead |
33° 33.333' N, 111° 32.543' W [NAD27]
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| on trail |
50% – Gateway Canyon, Horse, and Jeep 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 |
8:00 AM at Blue Point Trailhead, on the Bush Highway near the Salt River. |
| drive |
Directions from Phoenix on the Red Mountain Freeway (Loop 202):
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exit 23A (Power Road) |
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Turn left and go north on Power, which becomes the Bush Highway.
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Continue east on the Bush Highway past Usery Pass Road [stop sign].
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Park at the trailhead, which is on the right side
of the road 1.9 miles past the stop sign.
If you get to the bridge, turn around and go back 1/3 mile.
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