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| | Hiking | 2.50 Miles | 2 Hrs | | 1.25 mph |
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| no partners | | Had a little break in the weather, only 100 degrees (LOL) so me and the pooch headed for this trail around 5pm. Packsaddle road is right off of the Apache Trail, well before you really get into the thick of it. Its easy to miss so try and use your GPS.
The road leading to the trail is unpaved after a short time. Good condition for most any vehicles, just watch the potholes. If you have a 4WD, you can actually go beyond the gate. There are TONS of jeep trails going all over the place. Jazz and I hiked from the gate, following the trail guide. The roads do get very rough so you may have to decide how far to go in your vehicle.
Without meaning to, we went in the opposite direction as described, counter-clockwise. I guess its just as well cause the arch is much closer to this end. You will need to follow your map cause there are so many jeep trails you can easily get off on the wrong one. That being said, the trail I followed was not really going along the road at points. I had to bushwhack some to get back on. Do not go off the road/s. You will not be able to get far if you do, as I found out. Because I wasted so much time re-routing back, we didn't make the whole loop. We only had limited light and it was still pretty hot so we made it up to what I believe is the prominent rock formation, Green Thumb. From there I can easily see the Keyhole. I'm not sure if it was a real arch, seemed more like some boulders fallen together making a keyhole in the middle?
NOTE: The area is beautiful, and quiet, that is if there are no ATV's out. I didn't see or hear any for the first hour. Then I heard the ATV's much before I saw them. This area is obviously an ATV heaven. Unfortunately, there are signs of past gatherings in a huge open area where a fire pit was filled with odd things like a car engine, lamp, and other junk. Too bad really.
Since it was the middle of the summer, I guess I was spared hordes of ATV's but since they are so loud, even one will instantly destroy the peace. I'd still like to go back sometime and finish the loop cause it is a gorgeous area with the majestic Superstition in constant view. |
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