Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Prospector’s View Day Hike
when Trip Report : December 26, 2020
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where Superstition Mountains
the hike     Starting from Crosscut Trailhead, swing by Lost Dutchman State Park and climb to the towering north cliffs of the Superstition Mountains on the Jacob’s Crosscut, Prospector’s View, Treasure, and shortcut trails. Tote your camera. Come prepared for light, color, and a new awakening in the Superstitions. See Map.
    Daredevils can extend their hike with a wild and woolly off-trail climb to the Capstone Arch.
distance 4 1/2 miles
time 3-4 hours
EC +-600' elevation change
elevations 2080' (Crosscut Trailhead) to 2330' (Green Boulder)
type figure-6
starting at
Crosscut Trailhead 33° 28.277' N,  111° 28.118' W  [NAD27]
on trail 100% — Crosscut, Prospector’s View, Treasure, and shortcut trails
rating "C"     Rate yourself as a hiker.
dogs? no
cost The club allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member.
weather Apache Junction
meet 8:00 AM at Crosscut Trailhead.
drive
•  Northeast on the Apache Trail Highway (Arizona 88) past Goldfield Ghost Town and Lost Dutchman State Park, to First Water Road.
Turn right on First Water Road and drive 0.6 miles east to Crosscut Trailhead, which is on the right.

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