Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Goldfields Loop Day Hike
Hike is full
| when |
February 3, 2024 Saturday
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| where |
Goldfield Mountains |
| the hike |
Wandering in the Goldfields Loop. This beautiful, pleasant loop offers some incredible rock formations and views,
as well as 2-3 spots to see petroglyphs.
General hikes in the Goldfields are described in
Goldfield Mountain Hikes
by Ted Tenny.
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| distance |
9 miles |
| time |
5-6 hours |
| EC |
+-1100' elevation change,
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| type |
loop |
| starting at |
| on the Apache Trail just BEFORE mile marker 203 at the Dispersed Camping Area on the right side of the road |
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| on trail |
100% |
| rating |
"B",
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 |
Apache Junction |
| leader |
Email the leader to confirm. Hike is full
Deirdre is co-leader
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| meet |
8:30 AM at
Home Depot in Mesa on the southeast corner of Power and US 60,
near the Burger King.
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| drive |
| • |
Take 60 east. Go north on 88 (Apache Trail).
Go past Lost Dutchman State Park to just BEFORE mile marker 203 . |
| • |
Dispersed Camping Area on the right side of the road trailhead.
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