Name: Day Hike - "Indian Mesa" Ruin
Start: 2025-11-29T10:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-11-29T13:00:00-07:00
Location: I-17 & Table Mesa Rd

Lets venture to the north end of the valley near the northern shores of Lake Pleasant and explore the little known and less visited "Indian Mesa" Ruin.

We will also have some great views of Lake Pleasant!

Not a beginners hike.

\*\*\*\*\* Remember - Take only "Pictures" and leave only "Foot Prints" \*\*\*\*\*

The unstabilized ruin was built by Hohokam Puebloans about 1000 years ago. The early people located their village, not on the highest hill, but rather in a location from which most of the surrounding countryside could be observed. When the community was occupied, from about 1000 to 1200 AD, the inhabitants were apparently concerned about attack. They located their village in an easily defendable position.

Indian Mesa’s flat top spans about five to seven acres. The village, with some standing wall ruins about five feet high, may have housed about 100 people.

The Northern Lake Pleasant Entry is near I-17 and Table Mesa Road. You cannot get there from the main lake entrance off of Carefree Hwy. We will meet on Table Mesa Rd just west of I-17.

The hike will be approx 3 miles each way (6 mile RT). We will be hiking much of the way in the Agua Fria River (usually dry this time of year). Not much elevation gain till the last 1/3 mile --- 400' elevation gain and a little scramble the last 50' or so, we should get a good cardiovascular work out.

We should be able to keep our feet dry when we hike across the Agua Fria River - no promises!

Bring sturdy hiking shoes, sun protection (hiking mostly in the open) personal first aid kit, snacks/lunch and water. May want long pants due to burrs/over grown trails.

There is a $7/car entry fee to the park - best to have exact $$

If you are thinking about bring a dog ***\-\-\- please \-\-\-*** contact me first!!

Please note the following:

• Meetup organizers are not first responders, tour guides or park rangers. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. You and your invitees are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being.

• By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you and your invitees acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that hiking and other outdoor activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death. The organizers of this group and current and former members cannot be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant - including you - at any event.

• All attendees and their invitees participate at an event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury to themselves or their guests.

• By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you and your invitees affirm that you understand this disclaimer, and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group.

Gary & Toni 

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I-17 & Table Mesa Rd

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