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Small Canyon - Small Rewards by PaleoRob Overview: Peart Canyon is the small canyon that debouches into the Casa Grande Valley near Interstate 8, at the southern end of Peart Road. This hike follows an old dirt road up Peart Canyon.
Warning: Peart Canyon has almost no shade and no water. It also has broken glass and lots of loose rocks. Use appropriate caution.
Hike: The hike begins at the Peart Road trailhead and takes off towards the south, into Peart Canyon. The entire length of this hike is basically on the gravel road that follows the canyon bottom. Several side roads branch off and ascend either the main Casa Grande Mountains or a low ridge to the east. While these may provide interesting views and can increase the length of this hike, they are side treks. The main route is simply in the canyon bottom. There are at least two concrete picnic tables along the lower portion of the canyon. Once past the second picnic table there are several large boulders and a water bar dug across the road, blocking vehicular access to the upper portion of Peart Canyon. As of 2011, this was a relatively recent addition as the road above the vehicle blocks was still very fresh and showing very few signs of re-vegetation. The "trail" eventually reaches a saddle separating the Heness Road basin from Peart Canyon. The views are pretty but not terribly spectacular. You can continue down the road to intersect the East Ridgeline Trail and head further south (or make a loop back to the north towards the parking lot), or simply turn around at the saddle after enjoying the views. This "trail" is not used by hikers terribly often, and does not offer much in the way of scenic attraction. It does offer morning and late afternoon shade, and adds variety if you are hiking the East Ridgeline Trail. Water Sources: None. Bring your own. Camping: Not allowed. Check out the Official Route and Triplogs. Leave No Trace and +Add a Triplog after your hike to support this local community. 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
