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Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Helmet Rock Day Hike

when	October 24, 2026 Saturday
	Trip Report : January 9, 2010
where	Goldfield Mountains
the hike	Helmet Rock is a volcanic tuff formation shaped like a fireman’s helmet in the Willow Springs Canyon vicinity. On this wild off-trail hike we’ll visit high points and amazing scenery as we climb to the top of the rock and make our way back along ridges and side canyons. This is a hike for adventurers! Long pants, long sleeves, and gloves recommended. Bring your camera.
distance	6 miles
time	5-6 hours
EC	+-1200' elevation change
elevations	1968' (stream junction) to 2510' (monolith)
type	loop
starting at	Needle Vista Parking lot.
on trail	0% – abandoned ranching and mining roads; game trails
rating	"B"     Rate yourself as a hiker.
dogs?	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.
meet	Home Depot Mesa, SE corner of US 60 & Power Road. Meet at 8 AM
drive	•  Go east on US 60 to Idaho Rd • Stay on the Apache Trail highway (Canyon lakes). • Needle Vista Parking lot is on the right 2 miles after First Water.

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