| when? | Trip Report : April 16, 2011 | ||
| where? | Mazatzal Mountains | ||
| the hike |
On this exploratory hike we will take the northern portion of passage 22 of the
Arizona Trail, starting on trail #86 from Mt. Peely Trailhead, south past Thicket
Spring, then continue on the Cornucopia Trail to visit the mine.
Return via trail #260 connecting to the Arizona Trail #95.
This makes a loop of 7 miles, +-2000' elevation change. We can return
on the Arizona Trail or extend the hike south to the Story Mine.
This option adds 4 miles and 1000' elevation change.
Along the way we’ll pass through McFarland Canyon and enjoy fine views of Mt. Peeley, Sheep Mountain, and Saddle Mountain in the mighty Mazatzals. Note that we are starting at the high point, hiking downhill, and then climbing back to the top. Bring lots of water. Passage 22 of the Arizona Trail is described on pages 180-187 of Arizona Trail: The Official Guide by Tom Jones and Jerry Sieve, Westcliffe Publishers, 2005. |
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| distance | 11 miles | ||
| EC | +-3000' elevation change | ||
| elevations | 5640' (Mt. Peeley Trailhead) to 4620' (Cornucopia Mine) | ||
| rating | "B+" without, or "A" with, the Story Mine option. Rate yourself as a hiker. | ||
| time | 8 hours | ||
| type | extended loop | ||
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| on trail | 100% — Arizona Trail passage 22, Cornucopia Trail | ||
| dogs? | no | ||
| cost | Sharing gas expenses with the driver. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member. |
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| 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 | Drive SR 87 to the Mt. Ord/Sycamore exit, then take FR 201 north and west 10 miles to the end of the road. |
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