Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Peak 3108 Ridgeline Day Hike
| when |
Trip Report :
April 3, 2010
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| where |
Goldfield Mountains |
| the hike |
Peak 3108 offers spectacular views of the southern high country of the
Goldfields and the colorful Bulldog Canyon wilderness. Climb to the peak
by way of Bulldog Saddle and take a walk on the wild side as you traverse
the ridgeline. Bail out into Bulldog Canyon to finish the hike amid colorful
Miocene lava flows in the saguaro-palo verde forest.
Long pants, long sleeves, and gloves recommended.
Bring your camera.
This hike is described in Goldfield Mountain Hikes by Ted Tenny,
Gem Guides,
2006, pages 39-43.
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| distance |
7.3 miles |
| time |
5-6 hours |
| EC |
+1600'-1470' elevation change |
| elevations |
1922' (Meridian Trailhead) to 3195' (Temptation Peak) |
| type |
one way |
| starting at |
| Meridian Trailhead |
33° 27.957' N, 111° 34.812' W [NAD27]
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| ending at |
| Dome Mountain Trailhead |
33° 28.044 N, 111° 31.812' W [NAD27]
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| on trail |
70% – Bulldog Saddle, Deer Tanks, and Bulldog Canyon Trails;
FR 1356, FR 10
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| 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 |
| meet |
7:00 AM at
Red Mountain Park located at 7745 E. Brown Rd. in
Mesa (south side of Brown Road just east of Power Road).
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