Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Little Pan Loop (Black Canyon Trail) Day Hike

when	February 24, 2018
	Trip Report : January 25, 2014
where	Black Canyon City
the hike	This pleasant hike along the Black Canyon Trail will follow a ten mile loop beginning and ending at the Table Mesa Road trailhead. In addition to the usual desert landscape, it includes an interesting little ravine with wild palm trees, the rim of the Agua Fria River (which is an impressive canyon), several riparian areas, and two crossings of the Agua Fria River itself. The gently-rolling terrain, enjoyable scenery, and varied surfaces all contribute to making this a fun hike, and there’s just enough climbing to keep things interesting. Required: •  Sturdy hiking boots •  At least 3 liters of water •  Rain poncho •  Hat, sunblock, sunglasses Recommended: •  Lunch or snacks •  Camera
distance	9.5 miles
time	5-6 hours
EC	+-1032 feet elevation change
elevations	1739' (Agua Fria River) to 2061' (ridge)
type	Lollipop Loop
starting at	Table Mesa Road Trailhead 33° 59.076' N, 112° 10.063' W [NAD27]
on trail	100% on trail
rating	"B"     Rate yourself as a hiker.
dogs allowed	no
cost	Sharing gas expenses with the driver. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member.
weather	Black Canyon City
meet	7:30 AM in the Fry’s parking lot on the SW corner of I-17 & Bell Road. Park behind Denny’s, near the entrance to the Deer Valley Park & Ride.
drive	1.  Take I-17 north to exit 236, Table Mesa Rd. 2. Take the Table Mesa Road west and over the bridge. 3. Continue on Table Mesa Road by turning right onto the signed frontage road. 4. After 2.9 miles on Table Mesa Road turn right onto N Little Grand Canyon Road. 5. Park in the Black Canyon Trail area on your left. This is the Table Mesa Road Trailhead. The distance each way is 27 miles.

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