Quartz Peak Hike (BBQ) THIS Saturday 1/10

Find & Add Hiking Events!

Moderators: HAZ Group Coordinators, HAZ - Moderators

 Linked Guides none
Type Standard Hike, Climb, etc
 
Start Dateorganizer has not set a date
 
# of days 1
about events

about events
Post Reply
User avatar
hikeaz
Guides: 6 | Official Routes: 0
Triplogs Last: 1,011 d | RS: 0
Water Reports 1Y: 0 | Last: 1,010 d
Joined: May 13 2002 10:07 am
City, State: Tempe, AZ
Contact:
Contact hikeaz

Quartz Peak Hike (BBQ) THIS Saturday 1/10

Post by hikeaz »

QUARTZ PEAK TRAIL DAY HIKE - Southwest of Phoenix Saturday, Jan 10
Leader: Randy Baker >> moovyoaz@earthlink.net Length: 6 miles R/T
Phone: 602-721-0037 Rating: Moderate
MEET xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, 7:00 am Sharp! Elevation change: 2500 +/-

The only established trail in the wild and spectacular Sierra Estrella Wilderness, the Quartz Peak Trail ascends 2500 feet over three miles to the milk-white tip of Quartz Peak. In this remote and rugged terrain, the quartz-strewn ancient Indian footpath coils around the mountain, passing some old abandoned mines, and ends at an area sacred to the Akimel O'odham. From there the ridgeline can be followed south to Butterfly Peak, a rock pinnacle large enough to be visible from Phoenix. Great views of the Valley and surrounding desert can be had from both of these peaks so bring your camera!
After the hike, we can partake in refreshments and a barbecue, so bring meat to burn and your favorite beverage. Interested? Please contact the hike leader.
"The censorship method ... is that of handing the job over to some frail and erring mortal man, and making him omnipotent on the assumption that his official status will make him infallible and omniscient."
George Bernard Shaw
Top
contribute to this member driven resource
ie: RS > Save/Share after hikes Route Scout GPS Topo Mapper on the App Store Route Scout GPS Topo Mapper on Google Play
Post Reply

Return to “Hiking Events”