Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Spur Cross Day Hike
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November 20, 2025 Thursday
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Trip Report :
December 11, 2022
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Trip Report :
December 12, 2021
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Trip Report :
June 10, 2021
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Trip Report :
April 13, 2013
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Trip Report :
February 2, 2008
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| where |
Spur Cross Conservation Area, Cave Creek |
| the hike |
Going through Sonoran Desert Terrain with a stop at a Solar Oasis pond.
We'll do Jewel of the Creek, Spur Cross and Metate Trails.
Rest rooms are just past the trail head, so you have to pay before.
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| distance |
4 - 6 miles |
| time |
3 hours |
| EC |
+-600' elevation change |
| type |
loop |
| starting at |
| Spur Cross Trailhead |
33° 53' 15" N, 111° 57' 15" W W [NAD27]
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| on trail |
100% — Spur Cross, Metate and Maricopa Trails |
| rating |
"C"
Rate yourself as a hiker.
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| cost |
There is $3 charge to hike the Spur Cross. They want exact change.
The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5/non-member. |
| weather |
Cave Creek |
| leader |
You should email the leader to confirm.
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| meet |
8:00 AM Main Parking Lot need to be Maricopa Annual County Pass holder or a $3 fee. |
| drive |
- From 101 E north of the valley
- Take exit 28 toward Cave Creek Rd
- Merge onto E Beardsley Rd
- Slight turn toward N Cave Creek Rd
- Turn NORTH onto N Cave Creek Rd
- Continue straight to stay on N Cave Creek Rd
- Turn left to N Spur Cross Rd
- Turn right onto E Grapevine Rd
- Turn left onto N Spur Cross Rd Last half mile is gravel to parking area
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