Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Mines of the Mazatzals Day Hike


when? Trip Report : October 8, 2011
where? Mazatzal Mountains
the hike West: Estimate 2 miles round trip, +-800' to explore mine sites 8 and 9. May expect old Jeep road with some bushwhacking.
East: Drive vehicles 1/2 mile further north on FR201 then park. Hike Jeep road to the Mercuria Mine. Estimate 2 miles round trip, +-400'.
    Depending on temperature and the group, drive FR201 north 2.5 mi to the intersection with FR1701 then park. We hike Jeep roads to the Pine Mt. Mine and explore. Estimate 3 miles round trip, +-500'.
distance 7 miles
EC +-1700' elevation change
elevations 4468' (East Fork) to 5480' (mine 2)
rating "B-"     Rate yourself as a hiker.
time 4-5 hours
on trail 50% — Jeep roads
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 the Target Center on the south side of Shea Blvd., about a mile west of Highway 87 (Beeline). For those leaving their cars behind, please park up against the north curb away from Target.
drive SR 87 to the Mt. Ord exit, take FR201 to the FR201A junction. Park vehicles.


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