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2 of 5 |
| Distance Round Trip |
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0.5 miles |
| Trailhead Elevation |
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2,426 feet |
| Elevation Gain |
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97 feet |
| Accumulated Gain |
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161 feet |
| Avg Time Round Trip |
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0.5 hour |
| Kokopelli Seeds |
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1.31 |
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2018-06-03 |
Alta - Bajada Loop |
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2018-05-12 | hikerdw |
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2018-03-03 |
Alta - Bajada Loop |
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2018-03-03 |
Alta - Bajada Loop |
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2018-03-03 |
Alta - Bajada Loop |
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2018-03-03 |
Alta - Bajada Loop |
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2018-03-02 |
Twin Peaks- SoMo |
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2017-12-03 |
Maricopa and Star via Alta |
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| Maricopa Peak
| Official Route |
trekkin_gecko |
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0.49 mi
131 ft |
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| Maricopa Peak
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9.92 mi
1,930 ft |
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| Maricopa Peak
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7.77 mi
1,945 ft |
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| Maricopa Peak
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7.04 mi
1,702 ft |
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| Maricopa Peak
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8.25 mi
1,928 ft |
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| Maricopa Peak
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9.22 mi
1,918 ft |
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| 5 unofficial routes |
| Alta - Bajada Loop
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8.77 mi
1,869 ft |
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| Alta - Bajada Loop
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8.76 mi
1,877 ft |
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| Super SoMo
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41.71 mi
9,951 ft |
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| Maricopa Peak via Warrior
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5.84 mi
1,969 ft |
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| Maricopa and Star via Alta
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6.16 mi
1,626 ft |
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| Maricopa Peak via Pyramid Trailhead
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14.97 mi
3,053 ft |
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| Alta Trail
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9.6 mi
2,837 ft |
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| Pyramid-Alta-Bursera loop
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16.57 mi
3,634 ft |
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| Maricopa Night Warrior
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8.04 mi
2,386 ft |
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| Maricopa Night Warrior
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7.82 mi
2,236 ft |
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| Maricopa Peak via Alta
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6.61 mi
1,742 ft |
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| Bajada - Alta Loop
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10.44 mi
2,127 ft |
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| SALT in South Mountain
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5.82 mi
1,612 ft |
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| Alta Trail
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7.32 mi
1,664 ft |
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| Maricopa Peak via Alta
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8.56 mi
2,602 ft |
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| Maricopa Peak Loop
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1.61 mi
496 ft |
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| Maricopa Peak E-W Traverse
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5.35 mi
1,920 ft |
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| Maricopa Peak via Warrior
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6.02 mi
1,978 ft |
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| Warrior and Maricopa
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4.62 mi
1,811 ft |
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| Warrior to Maricopa Peak
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6.03 mi
1,968 ft |
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| Alta Trail
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9.29 mi
2,672 ft |
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 | | Alta Trail
0.9 mi away
| |  | | Laveen Trail
0.9 mi away
| |  | | Goat Hill via National West
1.0 mi away
| |  | | Alta - Bajada Loop
1.1 mi away
| | | | South Mountain 620 Trail Loop
1.9 mi away
| |  | | Lost Ranch Ruins Trail
1.9 mi away
| |  | | Warrior Trail
2.1 mi away
| |  | | Ma Ha Tuak Trail
2.1 mi away
| |  | | Lost Mine - South Mountain
2.1 mi away
| | | | T-Bone Trail - South Mountain
2.1 mi away
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Cadastral Survey Marker |
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Grave - Identified |
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Reference Mark |
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Maricopa Peak is the highest point of the Ma Ha Tauk range of South Mountain. At 2523 feet, it is the third highest peak on South Mountain, the highest being Mount Suppoa at 2690 feet, followed by Goat Hill at 2526 feet. The peak is accessed from Alta Trail at milepost 8. There is an obvious use trail leading up to the peak toward the east. The northern lobe of the peak rock formation is the highest point. The posted GPS route is only for the spur trail from the Alta turnoff. Milepost 8 is roughly three miles from Bajada trailhead on the eastern end of Alta, or a mile and a half from San Juan trailhead on the west. San Juan road leads to both trailheads, and is only open the first weekend of the month. Bajada can be reached at anytime by parking where the road is blocked off and walking.
The spur trail is faint but clear enough. Cactus, creosote and catsclaw encroach at times. There are a couple places you have to climb over rocks and there is a little bit of exposure. Nothing sketchy; just take your time. At the actual peak, there is a very minor scramble up rock to the high point on the left, or north. Great views of the valley, South Mountain and the Estrellas are found. There is a nice flat summit area to take a break. The south part of the peak is worthy of exploration, too.
If you're going to hike Alta, a side trip to this peak offers a lot of value for only a half mile out of the way. In my opinion, the best way to enjoy it is to hike from Bajada and return the same way. ( GPS track for that option ) |
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