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Spud Rock Trail, AZ

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Difficulty 2 of 5
Distance One Way 0.5 miles
Trailhead Elevation 8,119 feet
Elevation Gain 358 feet
Avg Time One Way 0.5 hours
Kokopelli Seeds 1.69
 Backpack Yes
 Dogs not allowed
Photos Viewed All MineFollowing
29  2024-04-27
Manning Camp and Spud Rock via Grass Shack
Jackluminous
32  2022-05-28
Memorial Mica
chumley
30  2022-05-28
Memorial Mica
BiFrost
11  2020-12-02
Mica - Spud - HVLO Loop
LJW
15  2020-11-01
Italian Spring Trail to Spud Rock
LindaAnn
35  2019-04-05
Rincon Backpack
BiFrost
9  2017-05-12
Turkey Creek Trail #34
gunungapi
26  2015-04-16
AZT #9c Manning Camp to Park Boundary
markthurman53
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Trips 864 map ( 6,882 miles )
Age 72 Male Gender
Location Tucson, Arizona
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Preferred Sep, Aug, May, Jul
Seasons   Early Spring to Late Autumn
Sun  5:59am - 6:43pm
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Historic Fire Perimetersacres
🔥 2003 Helens 212.8 mi*
🔥 2003 Helen's 2 Fire11.6 mi*
🔥 1994 Rincon Fire44.5 mi*
🔥 1943 Manning Camp Fire5.7k
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*perimeter length in miles


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by markthurman53

 Likely In-Season!
This is a Short connector trail ( 0.5 miles ) that connects the Mica Mountain Trail to the North Fire Loop Trail near Spud Rock, with an elevation Gain of 358 feet. From the Mica Mountain Trail it travels northwest pretty much straight up the slope to the North Fire Loop Trail. The trail is in good condition but it is steep. It is an interesting trail as it travels up along the rocky slopes of Mica Mountain. This trail offers good views overlooking Mica Basin.


This is the trail to take if you are at Manning Camp and want to go directly to Spud Rock. If you are not trying to get to Spud Rock directly and are doing some sort of loop trail, I recommend going up the Mica Mountain Trail or take the West Fire Loop and save the Spud Rock Trail for a return route. A nice loop trail is the Mica Mountain Trail to the North Slope Trail to Italian Spring and west to the North Fire Loop Trail and returning down the Spud Rock Trail.

2017-04-13 markthurman53
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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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Coronado Forest
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Saguaro National Park
2022 $25 vehicle • $20 motorcycle • $15 individual on foot or bicycle
Receipt is valid for 7 days
$45 Annual Park Pass View All

No fee required from Miller Creek Trailhead off Mescal Rd.


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Connector trail - Not Applicable

To hike
No roads to this trail. Access is via the Miller Canyon Trail in Happy Valley, or in Saguaro National Park; the Douglas Spring Trail or the Quilter Trail.
page created by markthurman53 on Apr 13 2017 2:00 pm
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