Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Aylors Caballo Day Hike
| when |
February 6, 2016
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Trip Report :
February 15, 2014
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Trip Report :
February 7, 2004
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| where |
Superstition Wilderness |
| the hike |
The club did this hike two years ago and I was the trip leader.
Unfortunately, I tripped and discovered the rocks are harder than my head and ending
up cutting my hike short. I want to go back and do this hike all the way.
We’ll take the express route on this scenic one-way hike between
First Water and Peralta trailheads. No auto shuttle! Two parties
will hike in opposite directions and meet near Aylors Caballo Camp
for lunch and exchange of car keys. Highlights include world class
views of Weaver’s Needle and the Superstition Ridgeline, colorful
Palomino Mountain, the patchwork of East Boulder Canyon, and
historic Pinion Camp as we complete our trans-wilderness journey.
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| distance |
11 1/2 miles |
| time |
6-7 hours |
| cost |
Sharing gas expenses with the driver.
The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member. |
| EC |
+-2100' elevation change |
| elevations |
2246' (Second Water Trail junction) to 3766' (Fremont Saddle) |
| type |
one way |
| starting at |
| Peralta Trailhead |
33° 23.776' N, 111° 20.901' W [NAD27]
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| ending at |
| First Water Trailhead |
33° 28.806' N, 111° 26.590' W [NAD27]
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| on trail |
100% — Dutchman’s Trail #104
and Peralta Trail #102 |
| rating |
"B"
Rate yourself as a hiker. |
| weather |
Apache Junction |
| meet |
7:30 AM at
Home Depot in Mesa on the southeast corner of Power and
US 60.
We will be exchanging cars before the hike. Drivers will then exchange
car keys when we meet for lunch in the middle of the one-way hike.
Your own car will be waiting for you at the end of the trail.
Bring a spare key.
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