Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Tim’s Saddle Day Hike
| when |
Trip Report :
October 29, 2011
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| where? |
Superstition Mountains |
| the hike |
Walk the length of the Tim’s Saddle Trail as we cross O’Grady
Canyon and Tim’s Saddle before walking north and east through Boulder
Basin. This route provides unusual views of West Boulder Canyon and several
ridgelines of the Superstitions. Return on the Dutchman’s Trail.
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| distance |
8 miles |
| time |
6-7 hours |
| EC |
+-1200' elevation change |
| elevations |
2232' (Second Water Junction) to 2802' (Parker-O’Grady saddle) |
| type |
figure 6 |
| starting at |
| First Water Trailhead |
33° 28.781' N, 111° 26.521' W [NAD27]
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| on trail |
85% — Dutchman’s
and Tim’s Saddle Trails |
| rating |
"C+"
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 |
| meet |
7:00 AM at
Red Mountain Park located at 7745 E. Brown Rd. in
Mesa (south side of Brown Road just east of Power Road).
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