| when | October 10, 2026 |
| Trip Report : February 13, 2011 | |
| Trip Report : March 24, 2009 | |
| Trip Report : March 21, 1998 | |
| where? | Usery Mountain Regional Park, northeast Mesa |
| the hike |
Join me for a quick hike up to the Wind Cave at Usery
Mountain Park in east Mesa. One of my favorite hikes, this one
is a good way to get some exercise.
It will take 45 minutes to get to the top; the route down is a
bit quicker. The trail is a popular one.
The first half is a gentle climb; then the pace picks
up as the trail switchbacks across the face of the mountain up to
the cave. There is a fabulous view of the valley from the top;
you can see Camelback and San Tan Mountains as well as the
surrounding cities. This hike is described on pages 186-187 of Freeman, Roger and Ethel, Day Hikes and Trail Rides in and Around Phoenix (2nd. ed.), Gem Guides, Upland, CA, 2000. |
| distance | 3.2 miles round trip |
| time | 1 1/2 hours |
| EC | +-800' elevation change |
| elevations | 2020' (Wind Cave Trailhead) to 2840' (Wind Cave) |
| on trail | 100% — Wind Cave Trail #281 |
| dogs? | no |
| rating | "C" Rate yourself as a hiker. |
| cost | Entrance fee into the Park is $7 per vehicle. When car-pooling, pay your share the cost of gas. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5/non-member. |
| weather | Apache Junction |
| leader |
Email hike leader to confirm. |
| meet | 6:00 AM at
Home Depot Mesa, SE corner of US 60 & Power Road. or at 6:300 AM at the trailhead in the Usery Pass Park. |
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