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| Hiking | 1.34 Miles |
252 AEG |
| | Hiking | 1.34 Miles | 1 Hour | | 2.01 mph |
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| no partners | | This was an easy hike that involved primarily walking up a road. Brian and I drove from Roosevelt after hiking Vineyard peak, stopped in Globe, AZ to fuel up and continue on the route to the trailhead.
We passed Sulphide Del Ray campground and decided it would be a good place to camp overnight at 5,900 feet elevation. This was a free campsite, and we both had vehicles we could sleep in fairly comfortably. We were not sure of the overnight low and hoped it wouldn't get too cold. Brian measured 38 F sometime at night which is colder than I imagined it would be.
Before camping we decided to do this short peak and we had time to fit it in before dark. We drove the primitive road which was in pretty good shape overall and parked at the saddle below Madera peak. There was one other vehicle parked here. Starting out we passed a gate that said no vehicles, so driving up the road was not an option. After hiking less than 0.5 miles, we saw a junction in the road. The road going left went down to a radio tower while the road going right continued up toward the summit. As we got higher we saw evidence of a previous fire with a lot of deadfall and burned trees. The road was slower going because of all of the debris. At a certain point we just climbed off the road and onto the slope leading toward the summit. There wasn't much brush to go around and we were able to basically walk right up to the peak. At the summit, we found some concrete slabs that appeared to be used for some kind of tower which wasn't there. Maybe it was a lookout tower and most likely whatever it was, it burned down in a fire. We looked around and could not find a registry anywhere. But, luckily, we had a plastic jar (not ideal) and decided to start a new registry. We buried it good in the middle of tree with a pile of rocks and a piece of rusted metal to lay over the top as an additional rain guard.
There were some nice views and photo opportunities for Pinal and Signal peak. Looking South/Southeast, Pinal peak was the higher of the two peaks with the antennas on it. Signal peak was the lower peak to the right of Pinal peak also with antennas. I believe the peaks are about 1.5 miles apart.
We walked down the same way we came up and went on to another short peak with just enough light left in the day.
Driving directions
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Warning: The Google directions from Globe, AZ to Madera peak are ABSOLUTELY WRONG!!! There is no route that I'm aware of from Miami, AZ.
From Globe, AZ 85501
Take W Ash St to S Hill St.
Head South on S Hill St., continue for 0.3 mi
Turn left onto S Jesse Hayes Rd, continue for 0.8 mi
Continue straight onto 6 Shooter Canyon Rd (0.1 mi)
Turn right onto Ice House Canyon Rd, continue for 1.8 mi
Turn right onto Kellner Canyon Rd, continue for about 2.8 miles
This is where the pavement ends.
Turn left onto FSR 651 or follow sign to Sulphide Del Ray campground.
Continue on primitive road for 5.3 miles.
You will see Sulphide Del Ray Campground on your left
This is a free campground and I camped here for one night in mid October.
It can get a bit cold at night around this time.
Continue for 0.1 miles past the campground and look for a right turn onto FSR 580.
Continue on FSR 580 for 4.2 miles and park on the side of the road.
You will start your hike by walking up the road from here.
Stats
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1.34 miles RT
252 feet AEG
Strava moving time: 40 mins
Strava elapsed time: 1 hr |
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