| when? | September 10, 2026 Thusrday |
| Trip Report : January 17, 2015 | |
| Trip Report : February 22, 2014 | |
| Trip Report : November 24, 2012 | |
| Trip Report : December 31, 2000 | |
| where? | Cave Creek Regional Park |
| the hike |
We will start the hike from the big parking lot. While on the Go John trail, we
will have views of the Tonto National Forest and an abandoned mine shaft.
We did this hike a few months ago and everyone enjoyed it. We go up the Go John Trail and then past the bench we head left. The Maricopa Trail runs along here and the scenery is spectacular no matter what time of year we go. Because of the heat, we are only planning to go 4 miles but if its a cool day and the group decides we can venture farther on Maricopa Trail. It will be an up and back route. Restrooms available. |
| distance | 4 to 5 miles |
| time | 2 to 3 hours |
| EC | +-800' elevation change |
| elevations | 2130' (Trailhead) |
| on trail | 100% — Go John Loop Trail |
| rating | "C" Rate yourself as a hiker. |
| dogs allowed | no |
| cost | $7 per vehicle entry fee at Cave Creek Regional Park. When car-pooling, pay your share the cost of gas. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member. |
| weather | Cave Creek |
| leader | Email the leader to confirm, and provide your phone number. |
| meet |
Meetup time is 6:00 AM Since the park has a $7 per vehicle entry fee, arrange to rideshare on your own to save on park admission $7.00 per car Take Carefree Hwy to 32nd Street. North on 32nd. Follow to the pay gate. Past there, just stay on the road. Go past the horse corrals. Pass the rest rooms on your right, then turn left to the big parking lot. |
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