| when | Febuary 1, 2025 Saturday | ||||
| where | Tonto National Forest, south of Superior | ||||
| the hike |
This loop hike starts at the southern end of of the very scenic White Canyon in the
White Canyon Wilderness area. We drive several miles south on Battle Axe until we come to a large corral.
Beyond this point 4x4, HC vehicles are required. We drive several more miles until we come to a gate,
where we park and begin our hike. We follow an old road for a half mile, then turn north into White Canyon.
After 2 miles in the canyon, we exit and head east over several ridges, eventually reaching a broad wash
which we follow downstream back to our vehicles. White Canyon is beautiful, with several boulder tangles
which will require scrambling and agility.
All of this hike is off trail, so I am rating it as an A+.
Dinner afterwards in Superior for any who are interested. Required: • Sturdy hiking boots • At least 3 liters of water • Rain poncho • Hat, sunblock, sunglasses Recommended: • Lunch or snacks • Camera • Hiking Pole(s) |
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| distance | 8 miles | ||||
| time | 7 - 9 hours | ||||
| EC | 1500' elevation change | ||||
| type | loop | ||||
| starting at | Livestock gate on Battleaxe Road, 33.15748 and 111.07984 [NAD84] | ||||
| on trail | 0% | ||||
| rating | "A" 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. |
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| weather | Superior | ||||
| leader | You must email the leader to confirm. Limit is 15 people. | ||||
| meet | 8:00 AM at Home Depot in Mesa on the southeast corner of Power and US 60. | ||||
| drive |
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