Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Deadman Mesa Day Hike


when? Trip Report : May 28, 2011
  Trip Report : October 16, 2010
where? Strawberry
the hike We will hike southward from the Deadman Tank trailhead an estimated 5.5 miles to the East Verde River (turnaround point), 11 miles round trip. Estimated 4400' start with 2500' at turnaround. We pass famous Bill’s Tank on the way to the trailhead.
Group size limited to available space in high clearance vehicles. Bring lots of water.
distance 11 miles
EC +-2800' elevation change
elevations 4527' (Deadman Mesa) to 2524' (East Verde River)
rating "B+"     Rate yourself as a hiker.
time 6-8 hours
on trail 100% — Tonto National Forest Trails #17 and #11 as shown on the 2004 TNF map.
dogs? no
cost Sharing gas expenses with the driver.
The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member.
weather Payson
meet 6:30 AM in the parking lot of Wendy’s on the north side of Shea Blvd., about a block west of Highway 87 (Beeline). For those leaving their cars behind, please park in the back parking lot of Wendy’s.
drive Take the Beeline Highway (Arizona 87) SR87 to Strawberry, FR 708 west 4 miles, FR 591 southwest 5.5 miles to trailhead.


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