| when | February 4, 2017 | ||
| Trip Report : January 16, 2016 | |||
| where | Lake Pleasant | ||
| the hike |
Starting from the Pipeline Canyon Day Use Area and Trailhead (#4 on the
park map) we’ll cross the floating bridge (not sure if it will be
floating due to low water levels). About 1.4 miles along the trail
we’ll take a spur to the newly built Yavapai Point trail and climb
0.9 miles to a gorgeous vantage point.
From up here we’ll have a truly beautiful view of Lake Pleasant
and surrounding mountains. It is a bit of a climb, but worth the effort.
Then we’ll come back down and continue on the Yavapai Point trail
to the Cottonwood Day use and Trailhead.
At this point we can decide if we want to extend the hike to 8.1 miles
by taking the Cottonwood Trail (this will add 2.4 miles), or just have
a snack and return.
Required: • Sturdy hiking boots • At least 3 liters of water • Rain poncho • Hat, sunblock, sunglasses Recommended: • Lunch or snacks • Camera |
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| distance | 5.7 miles or 8.1 miles (if we add the Cottonwood trail) | ||
| time | 5-7 hours | ||
| type | In and out | ||
| starting at |
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| on trail | 100% — Pipeline Canyon, Yavapai Point, Cottonwood Trails | ||
| rating | "C" Rate yourself as a hiker. | ||
| dogs allowed | no | ||
| cost | There is a $6 Lake Pleasant park entrance fee payable per car. Sharing gas expenses with the driver. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member. | ||
| weather | Phoenix | ||
| meet |
8:20 AM at the Pipeline Trailhead, or 7:45 AM McDonalds at I-17 and
Carefree for carpooling. We will leave the McDonalds promptly at 8:00 AM. Let me know where you plan to meet us. |
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| drive |
For those meeting at the Pipeline Trailhead: • From central Phoenix, take I-17 north to Carefree Highway (SR 74). • Exit Carefree Hwy. and travel west 15 miles to Castle Hot Spring Road. • Travel north to Lake Pleasant Regional Park entrance. • Pay the park entrance fee and continue driving on North Park Rd to the Pipeline Day Use and Trailhead. • Water and restrooms are available at both the Pipeline Canyon Trailhead and the Cottonwood Trail. |
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