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Alder Creek Trail #82, AZ

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Difficulty 5 of 5
Distance One Way 10.12 miles
Trailhead Elevation 2,878 feet
Elevation Gain 2,649 feet
Accumulated Gain 4,195 feet
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Warning the 2020 Bush Fire damaged most of the Four Peak Wilderness after almost recovering from the 1996 Lone Pine Fire.

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Travelers can enjoy the transition from desert to forest.Washed out and overgrown in some places.

This trail skirts the southern slopes of Four Peaks and then follows Alder Creek to where it climbs to Black Bear Saddle and intersects Four Peaks Trail 130.

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This is a difficult hike. Arrive fit and prepared or this could get ugly.
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2012-11-22

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    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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    Strictly 4x4
    To Cane Trailhead
    From Scottsdale follow Shea Blvd East to its terminus at SR87. Turn Left onto SR87. Follow SR87(this is the Beeline) to the Four Peaks Turnoff which is FR143. FR143 is well marked. Follow FR143 to FR 401. Hang a right onto FR401 and follow past Cottonwood Camp. Continue to where FR401 ascends out of Cottonwood Creek up the side of mountain. Here on it's strictly 4x4. It starts out low key for the first couple miles then turns... fun! It's 6 miles to Cane Spring Trailhead. The 4x4 section alone takes 1 to 1.5 hours.

    Keep in mind albeit near the valley this is about 5 hours round trip depending on variables.

    From PHX (I-10 & AZ-51) 52.0 mi, 1 hour 37 mins
    From TUC (Jct 1-10 & Grant) 150 mi, 3 hours 7 mins
    From FLG (Jct I-17 & I-40) 179 mi, 3 hours 38 mins In current traffic: 3 hours 38 mins I-17 S
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