Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Walnut Canyon Point Day Hike
| when |
Trip Report :
July 7, 2012
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Trip Report :
June 30, 2012
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| where |
Flagstaff |
| the hike |
Hike off trail to Walnut Canyon at “Y4”
(see TOPO map).
We’ll go off trail across the mesa to “R1”.
Continue off trail, crossing old roads on our way to “Y4”
with hopeful views of Walnut Canyon dwellings.
Route length will depend on the start-point and hikers.
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| distance |
7.7 miles to 10.4 miles, depending on route |
| time |
6-8 hours |
| EC |
+-1200' elevation change |
| elevations |
7238' (Anderson Mesa) to 6600' (Walnut Canyon tributary) |
| type |
loop |
| starting at |
| Marshall Lake Trailhead |
35° 6.682' N, 111° 32.478' W [NAD27]
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| on trail |
30% — Forest Roads |
| 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 |
7:00 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 |
Take Marshall Lake exit off of Lake Mary Road (SR3) then drive FR128
to trailhead.
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