Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
South Mountain Trail Day Hike

when	Saturday, January 6, 20224
where	South Mountain
the hike	Come join me to burn some calories. The National trailhead is at 1200 feet and the trail winds through the South Mountain park. We should be back at the cars before noon, doing a leisurely pace.     We will stop to eat the snack at Fat Man’s pass and return on the Hidden Valley Trail. The Hidden Valley Trail has the only shady spots in South Mountain. Hidden Valley is special, it has arches, trees, tunnels and many other unusual rock shapes. There is one couple of feet slide on rock to the valley floor.     From the top of the Mormon loop we will get a good view of Phoenix. This is a figure 8 hike so if you want you can exit at the 3 mile mark. Required: •  Sturdy hiking boots •  At least 2 liters of water •  Hat, sunblock, sunglasses
distance	6-7 miles
time	4 hours
EC	+-500' elevation change
type	figure-8
starting at	Pima Trailhead
on trail	100%
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
leader	You must email the leader to confirm.
meet	7:30 AM in the Pima Trailhead parking lot.
drive	•  The trailhead is well marked at the end of Pima Canyon Rd off of 48th St. • It is a little south of Guadalupe Rd. From Elliot take 48th north. Just before Guadalupe Rd. turn left and then take the first left into the park. If you get to Guadalupe Rd. do a u-turn and then take the first right and then left into the park. • All roads are paved. There are water and restrooms at the trailhead.

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