| when | December 13, 2023 Wednesday | ||||
| where | South Mountain Park | ||||
| the hike |
It will be a hike
at the west end of South Mountain Park. My last preparatory hike before the Grand Canyon will start
on the Hau’ Pal Trail, gaining 950’ in 1.3 miles to the Ma-Ha Tauk ridgeline. We then hike west a short
distance through rocky terrain to a connector trail to the Alta Trail. We descend 728’ in 1.5 miles to the start
of the Alta Trail where we turn around and regain the 728’ feet we just lost. Upon reaching the Ma-Ha Tauk ridgeline, we head west to the end of the Alta Trail before we turn around and retrace our steps back down Hau’ Pal to the parking lot where we started. Expect beautiful desert terrain in subtle fall colors, expansive views of the South and Estrella Mountains and of the city below. Required: • Sturdy hiking boots • At least 3 liters of water • Hat, sunblock, sunglasses Recommended: • Lunch or snacks • Hiking Sticks • Camera |
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| distance | 10 miles | ||||
| time | 5-6 hours | ||||
| EC | +-2800' elevation change | ||||
| elevations | 1000' to 2700' | ||||
| type | out and back with spur | ||||
| starting at | 19th Ave Trailhead parking lot, 10500 S. 19th Ave PHX (NO FACILITIES HERE) | ||||
| on trail | 100% — Hau’ Pal, Alta Trails | ||||
| rating | "B" Rate yourself as a hiker. | ||||
| dogs? | no | ||||
| cost | The club allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member. | ||||
| weather | Phoenix | ||||
| leader | You must email the leader to confirm. | ||||
| meet | 7 AM at 19th Ave Trailhead parking lot, 10500 S. 19th Ave PHX (NO FACILITIES HERE). | ||||
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