Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
La Barge Canyon Day Hike

when	Trip Report : February 27, 2021
	Trip Report : December 8, 2018
	Trip Report : February 17, 2018
	Trip Report : March 6, 2016
	Trip Report : November 15, 2014
where	Superstition Wilderness
the hike	Dutchman’s Trail to Second Water Trail to Boulder Canyon Trail to La Barge Box. Bushwhack back to Boulder Canyon and rejoin the Boulder Canyon Trail. Then back to First Water Trailhead via the Second Water and Dutchman’s Trails. Required: •  Sturdy hiking boots •  At least 3 liters of water •  Rain poncho •  Hat, sunblock, sunglasses Recommended: •  Lunch or snacks •  Camera
distance	14 miles round trip
time	8 hours
EC	+-1910' elevation change
type	figure-6
starting at	First Water Trailhead 33° 28.781' N,  111° 26.521' W  [NAD27]
on trail	70% — Dutchman’s, Second Water, Boulder Canyon Trails
rating	"B"     Rate yourself as a hiker.
dogs allowed	no
cost	The club allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member.
weather	Apache Junction
meet	8:00 AM at First Water Trailhead
drive	•  East on Brown Road or US 60 to the Apache Trail Highway (AZ 88). • North on the Apache Trail Highway through Apache Junction, past Goldfield Ghost Town and Lost Dutchman State Park, to First Water Road. • Turn right on First Water Road and drive east 2½ miles to First Water Trailhead. First Water Road is unpaved and not graded often enough, but I have driven it in a sedan.

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