Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
South Mountain Hidden Valley Day Hike

when	Trip Report : December 23, 2021
	Trip Report : December 31, 2015
	Trip Report : March 22, 2008
	Trip Report : February 3, 2007
	Trip Report : December 31, 2002
where	South Mountain Park
the hike	South Mountain Park/Preserve, at 16,000 acres and with more than 50 miles of trails, is one of the largest city parks in the nation.     We will do a popular lollipop course, starting from the Mormon Trailhead, ascending boulder like terrain with quick elevation gain. At the junction, we take the National Trail west until it reaches the Hidden Valley Loop. Then turn east and squeeze through boulders known a Fat Man’s Pass. Continue east, through Hidden Valley tunnel, to complete the loop. We then return to the parking lot on the Mormon Trail.     The trail involves sliding a short distance down a boulder which looks tougher than it is.     Depending on the group and if everyone agrees, extending by a mile or two is an option.
distance	4 miles, with an option to extend it by no more than 2 miles
time	2 hours, option to extend by one hour.
EC	+-1000' elevation change
elevations	1245' (Mormon Trailhead) to 2,412' (pass)
type	lollipop loop
starting at	Mormon Trailhead 33° 21.982' N,  112° 1.792' W  [NAD27]
on trail	100% — Mormon Trail, National Trail, Hidden Valley Trail
rating	"C"     Rate yourself as a hiker.
dogs?	no
cost	Sharing gas expenses with the driver. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member.
weather	Phoenix
meet	9:00 AM at Mormon Trailhead. 8610 S. 24th St., Phoenix. Note: If the parking lot is full, street parking is allowed where not prohibited.
drive	Take 24th Street south from Baseline Road until you hit a parking lot at the edge of the park with a water fountain, map, and Ramada. Space is limited, so be cautious of parking regulations if you park on the street.

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