Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Black Mesa - Second Water Day Hike Day Hike
when Trip Report : December 19, 2009
where Superstition Wilderness
the hike Walk to the top of Black Mesa by way of Garden Valley, then go off-trail to Camp Bill. From here we’ll continue north across Black Mesa and beside Second Water Canyon to meet the Second Water Trail for our return trip. From Camp Bill to the Second Water Trail the hike is exploratory.
You will need:
 •  gloves
 •  good hiking boots
 •  sunscreen
 •  rain gear
distance 8 miles
EC +-1000' elevation change
elevations 2218' (First Water Creek) to 2820' (Black Mesa)
time 5-6 hours
type figure-6
starting at
First Water Trailhead 33° 28.781' N,  111° 26.521' W  [NAD27]
on trail 75% — Dutchman’s, Second Water, and Black Mesa 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
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).
drive 15 miles from Red Mountain Park to First Water Trailhead. (30 round trip).

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