Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Lake Pleasant Day Hike

when?	Trip Report : March 31, 2018
where?	Lake Pleasant Regional Park
the hike	Hiking along lakeshores in Arizona is always a treat, and this hike is one of the best.     Start at Pipeline Canyon Trailhead and hike two miles to the junction of the Yavapai Point and Cottonwood Trails. From there we’ll hike 1.5 miles to the end of the Yavapai Point Trail and enjoy the most spectacular lake view of the day.     Finally we’ll return to the Pipeline Canyon, Yavapai Point and Cottonwood junction, take the Cottonwood trail 1.2 miles to its termination, and then return to the trailhead via the Cottonwood and Pipeline Canyon Trails.     These trails have many small ups and downs, cactus that exceed 30 feet in height, and excellent views of the lake and canyon. The Pipeline Canyon trail includes a floating bridge that spans Pipeline Cove.     Click here for a map of the area. Required: •  Sturdy hiking boots •  At least 3 liters of water •  Hat, sunblock, sunglasses Recommended: •  Lunch or snacks •  Camera
distance	9 miles
time	4-5 hours
EC	+-400' elevation change
elevations	1920' at Pipeline Canyon Trailhead
on trail	100% — Pipeline Canyon, Yavapai Point, and Cottonwood Trails
rating	"C+"     Rate yourself as a hiker.
dogs allowed	no
cost	$6.00 per car for entry to Lake Pleasant Regional Park. Sharing gas expenses with the driver. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member.
weather	Cave Creek
meet	7:30 AM in MacDonald’s parking lot at I-17 and Carefree Highway.
drive	•  From MacDonald’s parking lot, take Carefree Highway west 11 miles and turn right onto Castle Hot Springs Road. • Drive 2 miles, turn right to the main entrance. • From there, after about 3 miles this road dead ends at the Pipeline Canyon Trailhead. • The trailhead has a restroom but no water.

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