Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Mt. Ord Day Hike
when April 27, 2024 Saturday
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where Sunflower
the hike     The weather is looking mild and this hike will be AWESOME!
    We will hike an old road from bottom to summit: the summit is an amazing view of mountain vistas all around. It is a relentless, yet gradual climb. Every step is worth it! This is a pretty hike and good for conditioning.
    I remember in years past, it has been very windy on top of the mountain, so come prepared for temperature change.
    If during this hike anyone wants/needs to shorten their adventure, feel free to head back. The road is easy to follow and leaves that as viable option. This hike will be moderately paced so all can enjoy and hopefully share in a view at the top!
distance 15 miles round trip
EC +-4300' elevation change
elevations 3202' (Slate Creek Trailhead) to 7128' (Mt. Ord)
rating "A"     Rate yourself as a hiker.
time 7-9 hours
type round trip
starting at
Slate Creek Trailhead 33° 57.606' N,  111° 23.892' W  [NAD27]
supplies At least 4 liters of water (3 + 1 liter to stash on trail)
Snacks
Hiking poles may help for some hikers, especially on the decent
Sunscreen
Camera
Flashlight
SMILES!
Trim your toenails!!
dogs? no
cost Sharing gas expenses with the driver.
The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member.
weather Payson
leader   Must email the leader to confirm. Limit of 15 hikers
meet 6:45 AM at Slate Creek Trailhead. Carpools may be set up individually. I plan to start the hike at 7:00 AM sharp. The sun rises at approximately 5:45 AM.

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