| 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 |
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| distance | 8 miles | ||
| EC | +-1000' elevation change | ||
| elevations | 2218' (First Water Creek) to 2820' (Black Mesa) | ||
| time | 5-6 hours | ||
| type | figure-6 | ||
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| 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. |
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| 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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