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 |
Exploratory hike off trail to Walnut Canyon at “Y4”
(see TOPO map).
Hike off trail across the mesa to “R1”, we 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 |
| FR 128 Trailhead |
35° 7.774' N, 111° 31.940' W [NAD27]
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| on trail |
30% — Forest Roads |
| rating |
"B"
Rate yourself as a hiker. |
| dogs allowed |
no |
| cost |
When car-pooling, pay your share the cost of gas. The
club also allows voluntary contributions of $1/member or $3/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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