Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Usery Peaks Day Hike
| when? |
Trip Report :
December 24, 2010
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| where? |
Usery Mountains |
| the hike |
We will climb up to the two tallest peaks in the Usery Mountains for great
views in all directions. Then we will drop down to a saddle and climb up
the third highest peak that is above the “Phoenix Arrow”.
For those who wish, we can also hike to the summit of Lone Mountain.
Long pants, long sleeves and gloves recommended.
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| distance |
4 miles (add 2 miles for Lone Mountain) |
| time |
5-6 hours |
| EC |
+-1285' (add +-809' for Lone Mountain) |
| elevations |
2000' (Lone Mountain Trailhead) to 2972' (highest Usery Peak) |
| type |
loop |
| starting at |
| Lone Mountain Trailhead |
33° 30.283' N, 111° 37.012' W [NAD27]
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| on trail |
20% — old Jeep trail |
| 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 |
8:00 AM at the Lone Mountain Trailhead on Usery Pass Road.
When heading north on Usery Pass Road the trailhead is 1.5 miles beyond
the entrance to Usery Park on the right.
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