Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Talon Trail Day Hike

when	Thursday, March 16, 2023
where	Usery Mountain Regional Park
the hike	Talon is a BRAND NEW TRAIL, opened in November 2022. In and Out hike beginning at TH at Visitor Center. We do a short segment of Lost Sheep, turn on Chainfruit until it reaches the Talon TH. Talon travels N crossing road and continuing Left of the wash past Campground C&D to meet up and overlap the Pass Mountain Trail for a bit. Then Talon turns Left at a Y while Pass continues its circumference path. Talon travels NW towards Tonto National Forest and Usery Pass Rd. The gate to Tonto National Forest is where we will turn around. Soon after the turn around we’ll stop for a snack and then finish up our return trip NOTE: Talon is not yet included on the park’s printed maps Required: • Sturdy hiking boots • At least 2 liters of water • Rain poncho • Hat, sunblock, sunglasses Recommended: • Lunch or snacks • Camera
distance	8 miles
time	4 - 5 hours
EC	+-1000' elevation change
starting at	UMRP Visitor Center
on trail	100% – Lost Sheep, Chainfruit, Talon, Pass Mountain trails.
rating	"C"     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
meet	8:45 AM at Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N Usery Pass Rd Begin hike at 9am
Drive	From AZ-101 Loop South and Pima Rd: Travel South on the 101 to AZ-202 Loop East. AZ-202 Loop East 15 miles to Exit 24 for E McKellips Rd. Keep Left and continue on E McKellips Rd until you can turn Left on to N Ellsworth Rd (N Usery Pass Rd). 2.2 m to Right turn into E Usery Park Rd. Turn Right into Visitor Center parking and park there for TH which is to R of building. Restrooms and water are available.

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