Ascent of Maricopa Peak on 2016-01-31Date: | Sunday, January 31, 2016 | Ascent Type: | Successful Summit Attained | Motorized Transport to Trailhead: | Car | Peak: | Maricopa Peak | Location: | USA-Arizona | Elevation: | 2523 ft / 769 m |
Ascent Trip Reportin South Mountain Park I parked at the small parking lot at the locked gate and East San Juan Road. I walked west on the road to the Alta Trail which heads (right) north via a series of switchbacks until it reaches the ridge line. The trail heads west up and down. I turned off the trail and followed the ridge line in the direction of Maricopa Peak. I marked the turnoff with a rock cairn. The off trail hike to the peak has some a faint trail in places. |
Summary Total Data | Total Elevation Gain: | 2246 ft / 683 m | Total Elevation Loss: | 2246 ft / 684 m | Round-Trip Distance: | 6.2 mi / 10 km | Route Conditions: | Unmaintained Trail, Bushwhack, Scramble | Weather: | Pleasant, Calm, Clear | Ascent Statistics | Gain on way in: | 1610 ft / 490 m | Gain Breakdown: | Net: 1018 ft / 311 m; Extra: 592 ft / 180m | Loss on way in: | 592 ft / 180 m | Distance: | 3.1 mi / 5 km | Start Trailhead: | 1505 ft / 458 m | Time: | 1 Hours 40 Minutes | Descent Statistics | Loss on way out: | 1654 ft / 504 m | Loss Breakdown: | Net: 1018 ft / 311 m; Extra: 636 ft / 193m | Gain on way out: | 636 ft / 193 m | Distance: | 3.1 mi / 5 km | End Trailhead: | 1505 ft / 458 m | Time: | 1 Hours 0 Minutes |
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