Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Saddle Mountain Day Hike

when	Trip Report : March 5, 2022
	Trip Report : December 1, 2018
where	Mazatzal Mountains
the hike	This hike crosses the midpoint of the Arizona Trail which is 405 miles to Utah and 405 miles to Mexico. The hike starts on the Cross F Trail and joins the Arizona Trail in less than 0.5 miles. This part is through a cottonwood and sycamore forest to the Mormon Grove.     The weather may be sunny or not. Be prepared for extreme desert weather. Bring a hat, sunscreen and some rain gear. Required: •  Sturdy hiking boots •  At least 3 liters of water •  Rain poncho •  Hat, sunblock Recommended: •  Camera
distance	8 miles round trip
time	6 hours hiking time
EC	+-1722' elevation change
elevations	4,000' (Cross F Trailhead) to 5,500' (Saddle Mountain pass)
type	round trip
starting at	Cross F Trailhead 33° 54.520' N,  111° 28.968' W  [NAD27]
on trail	100% — Arizona Trail passage 22; Cross F Trail
rating	"B-"     Rate yourself as a hiker.
dogs allowed	no
cost	The club allows voluntary contributions of $5/non-member. Riders, please share gas expenses with the drivers.
weather	Payson
meet	7:30 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. We will leave promptly at 7:40 AM.
drive	•  Take the Beeline Highway (Arizona 87) northeast to Sunflower. • At the top of the hill, turn left on to FR 627 (right is Mt. Ord) to small parking lot. • We will caravan from here to the Cross F Trailhead. • There is a short dirt road to get to the trailhead, but cars will have no problem.

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