Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Brush Spring Day Hike
| when? |
Trip Report :
September 28, 2011
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| where? |
Mazatzal Mountains |
| the hike |
We will hike FR 3456 west from Sycamore exit of SR 87 then we head
north up Brush Spring Canyon. Depending on weather and hikers we
may extend the hike to Maverick Spring.
|
| distance |
8 miles
(with optional 3 miles and +-500' to Maverick Spring) |
| EC |
+-1500' elevation change |
| elevations |
2360' (trailhead) to 3400' (Maverick Spring) |
| rating |
"B"
Rate yourself as a hiker. |
| time |
5-7 hours |
| on trail |
30% — Forest Road 3456 |
| dogs? |
no |
| cost |
Sharing gas expenses with the driver.
The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member. |
| weather |
Payson |
| meet |
6:30 AM in the parking lot of the
Target Center on the south side of Shea Blvd., about a mile west
of Highway 87 (Beeline). For those leaving their cars behind, please
park up against the north curb away from Target.
|
| drive |
Beeline Highway 87 northeast to Sycamore exit.
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