Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Haunted Canyon Trail 203 Day Hike

when	Trip Report : December 5, 2020
	Trip Report : April 14, 2019
	Trip Report : December 16, 2017
	Trip Report : December 13, 2008
	Trip Report : November 17, 2007
where	Globe
the hike	The first and last 1.5 miles are along a dirt road that is the only access to the trailhead at this point.     This hike covers the west side of Haunted Canyon Trail 203 to Tony’s Cabin, a distance of about four miles one way. The trail winds its way up and down through scenic high desert chaparral, with a mix of agave, prickly pear cactus, Manzanita, chokeberry, and plenty of nasty catclaw acacia, then eventually traverses through a thick pine forest before reaching the cabin. Some of this trail is badly overgrown, and fallen timber and debris occasionally obstructs a clear view of the trail ahead. Long sleeves and long pants are highly recommended for protection from the prickly over-growth. We’ll take a rest and lunch break at the cabin before heading back to the trailhead along the same route. Required: •  Sturdy hiking boots •  At least 3 liters of water •  Rain poncho •  Hat, sunblock, sunglasses Recommended: •  Long sleeves and long pants •  Lunch or snacks •  Camera
distance	11 miles round trip
time	5-6 hours
EC	+-1100' elevation change
elevations	3,800 feet at trailhead to 4,900 feet near Government Hill
on trail	100% — Haunted Canyon Trail #203
rating	"B-"     Rate yourself as a hiker.
dogs?	no
cost	Sharing gas expenses with the driver. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member.
weather	Superior
meet	7:30 AM at Home Depot in Mesa on the southeast corner of Power and US 60. We are not carpooling. We can “Caravan”, i.e. follow each other from that point at 7:30, or from the Circle K in Superior at 8:15, or meet at the trailhead at 9 AM. Let me know which option when you rsvp.
drive	•  Go east on U.S. 60 to Superior. • Twelve miles east of Superior and just past the Pinto Creek bridge, turn left onto Pinto Valley Road (FR 287) between mileposts 239 and 240. • Continue following FR 287 adjacent to the Pinto Valley Mine. Watch for the left turn onto FR 287A and continue to the trailhead, 11.4 miles from U.S. 60. • Whenever you come to a confusing junction in the road, always follow the “Public Access” signs and avoid all areas marked “Mine Property” or “No Trespassing”. • When you come to a narrow one-lane bridge, park right before the bridge. • Figure on 1.5 hours driving time from Power Road to the bridge.

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