Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
AZT 31 32 Day Hike
| when |
Trip Report :
July 15, 2017
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| where |
Flagstaff |
| the hike |
Two years ago I led a hike on AZT 31 and 32.
This hike will continue that journey and start on AZT 31 at FR 303
(Old Walnut Canyon Road) and proceed east to I-40, which begins AZT 32.
We will proceed northwest to US 89 and the Sandy Seep Trailhead.
I have not hiked this trail before but the web site indicates that it is gently
rolling with no big climbs. This is the main Arizona Trail that goes around
the east side of Flagstaff instead on going through the city.
This hike will be either a key swap or car shuttle depending upon how many
sign up.
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| distance |
11.7 miles |
| time |
5-6 hours |
| EC |
+-500' elevation change |
| elevations |
6745' at FR 303 to 6945' at US 89 |
| type |
one way |
| starting at |
| Old Walnut Canyon Trailhead |
35° 10.820' N, 111° 31.948' W [NAD27]
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| on trail |
100% — Arizona Trail, passages 31 and 32 |
| rating |
"B-"
Rate yourself as a hiker. |
| dogs allowed |
no |
| cost |
Sharing gas expenses with the driver.
The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member. |
| weather |
Flagstaff |
| meet |
6:00 AM in the
Fry’s parking lot on the SW corner of I-17 & Bell Road. Park
behind Denny’s, near the entrance to the Deer Valley Park & Ride.
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| drive |
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Take I-17 north to Flagstaff. |
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Go east on I-40 to the Country Club exit, 201. |
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We’ll re-convene in Flagstaff at the gasoline station just across from
the eastbound exit from I-40 to Country Club Drive/US 89.
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Turn right and go south 0.9 miles on Country Club to Old Walnut Canyon Road
(Wyndam sign).
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Turn left and go east and south 3.5 miles on Old Walnut Canyon Road
to Old Walnut Canyon Trailhead, which is on the right (Arizona Trail sign).
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The last mile of Old Walnut Canyon
Road is rough. 4WD recommended.
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| • |
136.7 miles from I-17 & Bell to the trailhead (273.4 round trip).
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