Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Mazatzal Peak Loop Day Hike
| when |
Saturday, April 24, 2021
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| where |
Mazatzals |
| the hike |
This hike will take us around Mazatzal Peak, 7,884 ft. We will follow the Y Bar Trail
(#44), the Arizona Trail/Mazatzal Divide Trail (#23) and the Barnhardt Trail (#43).
We will hike in a clockwise direction. This is an "A" hike.
This hike is only for very experienced hikers, as it will be a strenuous, full day.
The initial climb will be on a rocky trail and strenuous for the first several miles.
We will pass through a small section with a variety of evergreens. This trail provides
beautiful views of the Mazatzal Wilderness, and depending on weather, recent rains
and snow melt, a rewarding view of the Big Kahuna Waterfall as we descend through
Barnhardt Canyon back to the trailhead.
This loop hike goes around the mountain named Mazatzal Peak but does not summit
the peak.
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| distance |
15.5 miles |
| time |
8-9 hours |
| EC |
+-3,044' elevation change |
| elevations |
4,184' at Barnhardt Trailhead |
| type |
loop |
| starting at |
| Barnhardt Trailhead |
34° 5.580' N, 111° 25.324' W [NAD27]
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| on trail |
100% — Y Bar Trail (#44), the Arizona Trail/Mazatzal Divide
Trail (#23) and the Barnhardt Trail (#43) |
| rating |
"A"
Rate yourself as a hiker. |
| dogs allowed |
no |
| cost |
The club allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member. |
| weather |
Tonto Basin |
| leader |
Hike is full.
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| meet |
8:00 AM Barnhardt Trailhead. |
| drive |
| • |
Take the Beeline Highway (Arizona 87) northeast, over the Mazatzals
and past the junction with Highway 188.
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| • |
Continue north on 87. Just before you get to Rye there is a sign for
the road to Barnhardt Trailhead.
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| • |
Turn left and drive 5 miles west on Forest Road 419 to the trailhead,
where the road ends.
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