Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Mesquite Ridge Day Hike
when |
Trip Report :
January 8, 2011
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Trip Report :
April 15, 2006
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Trip Report :
February 28, 2004
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where |
Superstition Wilderness |
the hike |
This scenic off-trail trek will take us from Tortilla Trailhead to
Mesquite Flat, following a smooth ridge most of the way as we parallel a
tributary of Mesquite Creek. Enjoy miles of expansive views of
the Mazatzals and Superstitions before bailing out to a creekbed lined with
cobblestones, leading to an abandoned road. Come prepared for gorgeous
slickrock terrain, steep and rocky slopes, cliffs, dropoffs, and prickly brush
aplenty. Gloves and cameras recommended.
This hike is described in
Footloose from Phoenix by Ted Tenny, pages 99-103.
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distance |
6 1/2miles |
time |
4-5 hours |
EC |
+400' -1400' elevation change |
elevations |
1920' (Mesquite Flat) to 3120' (Mesquite Ridge) |
type |
one way |
starting at |
Tortilla Trailhead |
33° 31.561' N, 111° 19.106' W [NAD27]
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ending at |
Mesquite Flat |
33° 32.155' N, 111° 22.430' W [NAD27]
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on trail |
35% — FR 213, Jeep trails, and Arizona 88 |
rating |
"B-"
Rate yourself as a hiker. |
dogs? |
no |
cost |
When car-pooling, pay your share the cost of gas.
The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member. |
weather |
Apache Junction |
meet |
8:00 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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