Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Picketpost Perimeter Day Hike
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Trip Report :
November 25, 2022
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Trip Report :
October 17, 2021
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Trip Report :
November 27, 2020
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Trip Report :
December 8, 2019
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Trip Report :
January 5, 2019
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Trip Report :
November 23, 2018
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Trip Report :
January 28, 2017
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Trip Report :
February 16, 2008
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| where |
Superior |
| the hike |
When we did this last time, our route was complicated by 11 water crossings. This time,
we anticipate a drier and faster hike in the opposite direction, which will wake us up with
a good climb in the first few miles.
An easy 9 mile loop that goes around the base of Picketpost Mountain with
very little elevation change and starts out following a mostly dry creekbed.
Great rock formations, and even though we will not be climbing Picketpost
Mountain, we will still get great views of the Superstition Ridgeline,
Weaver’s Needle, etc.
See Map and
Elevation.
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| distance |
9.3 miles |
| time |
5-6 hours |
| EC |
+-1033' elevation change |
| elevations |
2380' (Alamo Canyon) to 2898' (south of Picketpost Mountain)
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| type |
loop |
| starting at |
| Picketpost Trailhead |
33° 16.312' N, 111° 10.549' W [NAD27]
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| on trail |
100% — Arizona Trail, passage 17; side trails |
| rating |
"C+"
Rate yourself as a hiker. |
| dogs? |
no |
| cost |
The club allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member. |
| weather |
Superior |
| leader |
Email the leader to confirm.
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| meet |
7:30 AM at
Home Depot in Mesa on the southeast corner of Power and US 60.
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| drive |
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Take U.S. 60 (the Superstition Freeway) east to mile marker 221. |
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The road to Picketpost Trailhead is about 1/4 mile past mile 221 on the right side.
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Go 0.4 miles to FR 231 and turn left, continuing 0.6 miles to the trailhead.
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