Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Spur Cross to Chalk Canyon Day Hike
| when |
October 22, 2026 Cancelled
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Trip Report :
December 11, 2022
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Trip Report :
December 12, 2021
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Trip Report :
June 10, 2021
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Trip Report :
April 13, 2013
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Trip Report :
February 2, 2008
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| where |
Spur Cross Conservation Area, Cave Creek |
| the hike |
We will take the Spur Cross Trail to the gate, passing into the Tonto National Forest. There will likely be several water crossings which
we usually navigate by stepping stones or boards but there is also a possibility of getting your shoes wet. We hike into
Chalk Canyon to see Petroglyphs, fossils, hawk nest and metates. We will spend some time here looking and snacking. You will want to take
photos.
Rest rooms are just past the trail head, so you have to pay before.
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| distance |
8 - 9 miles |
| time |
5 to 6 hours |
| EC |
+-500' elevation change |
| type |
depends |
| starting at |
| Spur Cross Trailhead |
33° 53' 15" N, 111° 57' 15" W W [NAD27]
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| on trail |
100% — assorted Trails |
| rating |
"C"
Rate yourself as a hiker.
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| cost |
There is $5 charge to hike the Spur Cross. They want exact change.
The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5/non-member. |
| weather |
Cave Creek |
| meet |
7:00 AM Main Parking Lot need to be Maricopa Annual County Pass holder or a $5 fee. |
| drive |
- From 101 E north of the valley
- Take exit 28 toward Cave Creek Rd
- Merge onto E Beardsley Rd
- Slight turn toward N Cave Creek Rd
- Turn NORTH onto N Cave Creek Rd
- Continue straight to stay on N Cave Creek Rd
- Turn left to N Spur Cross Rd
- Turn right onto E Grapevine Rd
- Turn left onto N Spur Cross Rd Last half mile is gravel to parking area
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