| when | Sunday, February 26, 2023 | ||||||||
| where | Lake Pleasant Regional Park | ||||||||
| the hike |
Starting from an unmarked Trailhead in Lake Pleasant Regional Park,
we will connect to Morgan City Wash. On the way we hope to see some
of the wild burros that inhabit the park. Once in the dry wash we arrive
at a remarkable stand of dense vegetation and a trickle of water begins.
This part of the hike should be called "Alice in Wonderland Wash" for the
drastic change from arid desert to riparian area including wild tobacco.
Some pools have formed creating a mini climate for little fish called "dace".
We then connect to the Beardsley and Maricopa trails for a lollipop loop hike
and return to our starting point.
Those who wish can join in a dinner at the Scorpion Bay Marina.
Required: • Sturdy hiking boots • At least 3 liters of water • Rain poncho • Hat, sunblock, sunglasses Recommended: • Lunch or snacks • Camera |
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| distance | 9.5 miles | ||||||||
| time | 5 hours | ||||||||
| EC | 1400 ft | ||||||||
| type | in and out | ||||||||
| starting at | Unmarked TH at Lake Pleasant Regional Park on South Park Road | ||||||||
| on trail | 100% — | ||||||||
| rating | "B-" Rate yourself as a hiker. | ||||||||
| dogs allowed | no | ||||||||
| cost | Sharing gas expenses with the driver. There is a $7 Lake Pleasant Park entrance fee payable per car. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member. |
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| weather | Lake Pleasant Regional Park | ||||||||
| leader | Email or call the leader to confirm. | ||||||||
| meet |
9:00 AM at MacDonalds at I-17 and Carefree Highway (SR 74)
for carpooling.
From central Phoenix, take I-17 north to Carefree Highway (SR 74). Exit Carefree Highway and travel east to MacDonalds. |
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