when | Trip Report : December 27, 2020 | ||||||
Trip Report : January 19, 2013 | |||||||
Phoenix South Mountain | |||||||
the hike |
The hike begins at the 24th Street Mormon Trailhead, aka
Neighborhood Canyon. This portion offers a short but challenging
hike and will connect with the National Trail.
We will proceed west on the National Trail. As we pass Fat Man’s Pass, there may be a delay here and some “horsing around” as we may see who goes through and who goes over Fat Man’s Pass. We hike westward to Buena Vista Lookout and descend down the north side of the mountain via Geronimo Trail. The hike will offer spectacular views from the ridgeline as well as the interior of the mountain. There will be photo-worthy rock formations. Required: • Sturdy hiking boots • At least 3 liters of water • Rain poncho • Hat, sunblock, sunglasses Recommended: • Lunch or snacks • Camera |
||||||
distance | 6-7 miles | ||||||
time | 5-6 hours | ||||||
EC | +-1160' elevation change | ||||||
elevations | 1245' to 2405' | ||||||
type | loop | ||||||
starting at | 24th Street Mormon Trailhead | ||||||
on trail | 100% — Mormon, National, and Geronimo Trails | ||||||
rating | "B-" Rate yourself as a hiker. | ||||||
dogs allowed | no | ||||||
cost | The club allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member. | ||||||
weather | Phoenix | ||||||
meet | 7:30 AM at 24th Street Mormon Trailhead | ||||||
drive |
|
Schedule of Events | Arizona Trailblazers Home Page |
updated January 8, 2021 | © Copyright 2021, Arizona Trailblazers. All rights reserved. |