This is a scenic hike that passes the base of Picketpost Mountain and then crosses a number of low hills to some higher hills and deep canyons. We will be hiking clockwise. It may be a loop or an in-and-out as we want to keep the distance hiked a little less than 8 miles. Pit toilets are available at the trailhead. The level of difficulty is a B- or Moderate.
Directions: Again, right turn out of Palm Creek and then another right at Cottonwood. Then, the same back roads we did last week until you get to Hunt Highway. Right turn here and continue to Florence Junction. From Florence Junction go right on Highway 60 toward Globe for 9 miles to milepost 221.5 and turn right at the Picketpost Trailhead sign. Drive .4 miles and then turn left at the sign onto FS Road 310. Proceed for .6 miles into the parking area. It is 55 miles and took 1:05. (GPS: Globe, AZ)
Short Hike: Short hike around Casa Grande Mt. led by Reno and Denis. Their hike averages 3 - 4 miles and they are usually back to Palm Creek by noon. Leaves from the central mailboxes same time as the longer hike, 8 a.m., and must have a Palm Creek Hiking Club Membership Waiver. Try to be at the mailboxes around 7:45 a.m. to secure waivers.
Upcoming Hikes:
March 5, 2021:
A hike in the beautiful Tortolita Mountains of Marana at the Dove Mountain Resort. The exact trails to be determined next week but it will be a loop of approximately 6.5 miles and include petroglyphs, cisterns and an old homestead rock house.
March 12, 2021:
This is an interesting hike around Pass Mountain in the Goldfield Mountains at Usery Mountain Regional Park. There is a shallow climb around the west, north, and east side of the mountain to a saddle, then a steep descent to the valley and around the south end of the mountain and back to the trailhead. It has some good views of the fountain at Fountain Hills, the Superstition Mountains and the surrounding valleys. The hike is a fairly easy loop but long at 7.5 miles.
Remember if for some reason a hike must be cancelled, you will receive an email by 6 a.m. Friday morning!
Jerry's Cell 307-630-0252
John's Cell 207-446-0650
Click on the link below to check out Nancy's Blogspot; (pictures and information from the San Tan Hike last week! http://palmcreekhikers3.blogspot.com/
