| when | Saturday, October 10, 2015 |
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| where | Cave Creek Regional Park |
| the hike |
This route begins with a scenic 7.9-mile clockwise loop including the Overton
trail, the “back” side of the Go John Trail, the new Quartz trail,
and finally the Slate trail leading back to the trailhead. Those wishing more distance will then continue by trekking the entire Go John trail counterclockwise. What a great way to burn off those Thanksgiving calories! Required: • Sturdy hiking boots • At least 3 liters of water • Rain poncho • Hat, sunblock, sunglasses Recommended: • Lunch or snacks • Camera |
| distance | 7.9 or 13.7 miles |
| time | 4-7 hours |
| EC | +-968 feet (7.9 miles) or +-1908 feet (13.7 miles) elevation change |
| elevations | 2190 feet (trailhead) to 2513 (summit) |
| type | Single or Double Loop |
| starting at | Go John Trailhead |
| on trail | 100% |
| rating: | "C+" (7.9 miles) or "B+" (13.7 miles) Rate yourself as a hiker. |
| dogs allowed | no |
| cost | $6.00 entry fee per vehicle, unless someone in the car has an annual pass. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member. |
| weather | Cave Creek |
| meet | 7:30 AM at the trailhead |
| drive |
Take Carefree Highway 6.8 miles east to 32nd Street. Turn left (north) on 32nd Street 1 mile to Cave Cereek Regional Park. |
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| updated October 9, 2015 | © Copyright 2015, Arizona Trailblazers. All rights reserved. |