Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Prospector’s View Day Hike
when |
Trip Report :
December 26, 2020
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Trip Report :
February 28, 2015
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Trip Report :
March 12, 2011
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Trip Report :
February 21, 2009
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Trip Report :
December 9, 2006
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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.
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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]
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on trail |
100% —
Crosscut, Prospector’s View, Treasure, and shortcut trails
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rating |
"C"
Rate yourself as a hiker. |
dogs? |
no |
cost |
The club allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member.
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weather |
Apache Junction |
meet |
8:00 AM at Crosscut Trailhead. |
drive |
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Northeast on the Apache Trail Highway (Arizona 88)
past Goldfield Ghost Town and Lost Dutchman State Park, to First Water Road.
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Turn right on First Water Road and drive 0.6 miles east to Crosscut
Trailhead, which is on the right.
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