Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Mt. Ord Mines Day Hike
| when? |
Trip Report :
May 18, 2011
|
| where? |
Mazatzal Mountains |
| the hike |
From the turnaround tunnel on the bottom north side of Mt. Ord, hike
east looking for old (western part) of FR26. Hike east near Mt. Baker,
then stumble up old jeep roads looking for mine sites.
Estimated 5 miles +-1500 feet. Depending on the group we could extend
to 7 miles +-2100 feet. We need three for a go.
|
| distance |
5 miles |
| EC |
+-1500' elevation change |
| 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 east Mesa at the Leisure World Realty parking lot. Leisure
World Realty is on the west side of Power between Southern and Broadway.
|
| drive |
We will drive north on SR87 to the turnaround tunnel on the bottom
north side of Mt. Ord. |