Midnight Mesa Loop - Mazatzal, Arizona • Hiking

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HAZ reminds you to respect the ruins. Please read the Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 & Ruins Etiquette

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Difficulty		5 of 5
Route Finding		3 of 5
Distance One Way		36 miles
Trailhead Elevation		2,088 feet
Accumulated Gain		7,800 feet
Kokopelli Seeds		61.99
Interest Ruins, Historic, Seasonal Creek & Perennial Creek

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Collective Slideshow

2018-09-03

jacobemerick

2014-03-27

JuanJaimeiii

2014-03-27

joebartels

2014-03-15

joebartels

2010-11-07

mazatzal

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Wilderness Mazatzal

Preferred Oct, Apr, May, Mar

Sun 7:31am - 5:44pm

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		Sheep Bridge / Mountain Spring Loop 0.1 mi away 22.6 mi 4,505 ft
		Verde River Trail #11 0.1 mi away 31.0 mi 6,720 ft
		Dutchman Grave Trail #22 - Mazatzal 0.3 mi away 11.3 mi 3,800 ft
		Willow Springs Trail #223 - Mazatzal 0.3 mi away 16.6 mi 5,260 ft
		Tangle Peak 2.0 mi away 2.8 mi 1,325 ft
		Horse Mountain 2976 - Mazatzal 4.3 mi away 3.5 mi 600 ft
		Sunset Mountain 5.4 mi away 4.5 mi 2,598 ft
		Wet Bottom Trail #269 5.9 mi away 10.6 mi 3,350 ft
		Red Creek 5.9 mi away 8.3 mi 870 ft
		Willow Spring Trail #244 - Mazatzal 6.1 mi away 0.4 mi 15 ft

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Overview
Midnight Mesa Loop - Mazatzal is a 36 mile one way hike with 7,800 feet accumulated elevation gain. Located 28 miles north-northeast of Scottsdale Arizona.

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Note
This is a difficult hike. It would be insane to attempt this entire hike without prior experience hiking.

2011-06-20

One-Way Notice
This hike is listed as One-Way.

When hiking several trails on a single "hike", log it with a generic name that describes the hike. Then link the trails traveled, check out the example.

WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.

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Midnight Mesa Loop - Mazatzal, AZ