Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Badger Brawl Day Hike
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January 18, 2020
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Trip Report :
January 5, 2019
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| where |
Phoenix Sonoran Preserve |
| the hike |
Come on this hike if you are looking for a morning exercise hike.
The trailhead is Apache Wash off of Sonoran Desert drive.
The hike is roughly 7.9 miles, but you can cut it to 6.25 by taking a connector trail.
Starting at Apache Wash Trailhead, we’ll take the Apache Wash Trail to Badger
Brawl. Continue on Badger Brawl, then take the connector to Cliff Walk.
Cliff Walk connects back to Badger Brawl, effectively making a lollipop.
The trail has very little elevation change, but we’ll move at a good clip to stay warm.
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| distance |
7.9 miles or 6.25 miles |
| time |
4-5 hours |
| type |
lollypop loop |
| starting at |
| Apache Wash Trailhead |
1600 East Sonoran Desert Drive |
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| on trail |
100% — Apache Wash,
Badger Brawl, and Cliff Walk Trails |
| rating |
"C"
Rate yourself as a hiker. |
| dogs allowed |
no |
| cost |
Sharing gas expenses with the driver.
The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member. |
| weather |
Phoenix |
| meet |
8:00 AM at Apache Wash Trailhead. |
| drive |
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North on I-17 (north of the 101). |
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At te Dove Valley exit (222), get off I-17 and go east on Dove Valley. |
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Go past intersection (N. North Valley Prkwy) with Fry’s on the left. |
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Continue on W Dove Valley Parkway. This turns in to E Sonoran Desert Drive. |
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Apache Wash Trailhead will be on the left. |
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OR |
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Drive up Cave Creek Rd and go west on E Sonoran Dr.
This turns in to Dove Valley Parkway. |
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Apache Wash Trailhead will be on the right. |
| Restrooms are available at the trailhead. No potable water. |
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