Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Six Arches Day Hike

when	January 10, 2026 Saturday
	Triple Arches Trip Report : March 11, 2023
where	Goldfield Mountains
the hike	Our hike begins at the old corral just before the turnoff to the Canyon Lake Vista turnoff. We hike down the old road behind the corral until we turn left and descend into a tributary of Willow Creek Canyon. When the tributary joins the main canyon, we take a steep scramble out of the canyon and proceed over a series of ridges and deep canyons. Along the way we keep our eyes open for a total of six arches. Eventually we come out at the Horns of the Dilemma rock formation. We follow a trail across Sidewalk Canyon, then turn right to the Poodle Arch formation, the last of the six arches. From here, we return to Willow Creek Canyon and take a trail back to the corral. Required: • Sturdy hiking boots • At least 3 liters of water • Rain poncho • Hat, sunblock, sunglasses • Bring leather gloves, long sleeved shirts and long pants. Recommended: • Lunch or snacks • Camera
distance	4 - 6 miles
time	2 - 4 hours
AEC	+-1800' Accumulated Elevation Gain (AEG)
type	Popsicle
starting at	Old corral just before the turnoff to the Canyon Lake Vista
on trail	20% or less.
rating	"A"     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
leader	You must email the leader to confirm.  Please provide your cell phone number when you sign up in case we need to contact you on the day of the hike.
meet	Home Depot Mesa, SE corner of US 60 & Power Road.
Drive	•  North on AZ 88 through Apache Junction. • Right on AZ 88 (Apache Trail) towards Tortilla Flat. • Slow down as you approach Canyon Lake Vista turnoff. • The old corral is just before the Canyon Lake Vista turnoff. • There are no toilets at the trailhead.

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