| when | November 27, 2023 Monday | ||||
| Trip Report : February 20, 2021 | |||||
| Trip Report : February 23, 2020 | |||||
| where | South Mountain Park | ||||
| the hike |
It will be a loop hike
at the west/ middle of South Mountain Park. This is the second of my prepare-for-the-Grand Canyon hikes.
This one starts on the Ranger Trail, gaining 888’ in 1.5 miles. We intersect the National Trail and head east for a
mile before turning west and down the Pyramid Trail. We descend 1,150’ in 2 miles before we turn around and regain the
elevation we just lost.
Upon reaching the National Trail again, we head east for one mile, crossing the road to descend the Kiwanis Trail
to the trailhead, where we connect with the Las Lomitas trail and return to Ranger Trailhead where we started. Expect beautiful desert terrain and 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 | 8 - 9 miles | ||||
| time | 5-6 hours | ||||
| EC | +-2200' elevation change | ||||
| elevations | 1000' to 3000' (Pyramid) | ||||
| type | lollipop loop | ||||
| starting at | Five Tables on S. Central Ave. PHX | ||||
| on trail | 100% — Ranger, National, Pyramid, Kiwanis and Las Lomitas 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 Five Tables Ranger Trailhead parking lot, S. Central Ave PHX (NO FACILITIES HERE). | ||||
| drive |
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