Wilson's Pimple Loop: L - 1 Chip

*** NOTE: Late start time 9:00am ***

Willson’s Pimple Loop is an approx. 4.5 mile trail and due to the distance and uneven ground is considered an easy/moderately challenging loop hike.

It has a total elevation gain of approximately 670 ft.

The trail is relatively flat for the first couple miles and the elevation gain is gradual until we get to the foot of the knoll. From this point we ascend the knoll for ½ mi and have an elevation gain of about 260 ft.

On this trail hike you will see some beautiful rock formations and great cacti along the trail. The sights are magnificent at the top of the knoll, and you will see Mt. Wilson, Sherwood Forest (which is part of Mt. Wilson) Bridge Mountain and Rainbow Mountain. It has awesome views so bring your camera.

Meetup Time & Location: 0900 am / South Oak Creek: located on SR 159 south of the exit from the Scenic Loop Road.

STATS:
Hike: Wilson’s Pimple Loop
Trailhead: South Oak Creek: located on SR 159 south of the exit from the Scenic Loop Road.
Distance: 4.5 miles – up and back
Elevation gain: 690ft (approx.) feet
Time: 3 hours – up and back
Difficulty: 2
Pace: Moderate & Steady
Class: 3 - a few short climbs

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What to Bring

• 3L of water.
• Snacks / Lunch
• Gloves - helpful
• Trekking poles
• Helmet – optional, but they do protect your head in case of a fall or falling debris.

Safety is the first priority of our hikes. Therefore, all hikers in our group, including another leader who joins us, will stay behind the leader and in front of the sweeper.

Group Hiking: Stay with the group behind the leader. If you don’t want to stay with us, you can always go hiking on your own, though it’s not recommended. Don’t run ahead. If you start to get too far behind, shout ahead before you’re out of range for someone to hear you. I always endeavor to keep track of everyone’s progress, but ultimately, it’s your responsibility to communicate what you need.

Disclaimer: By signing up for and/or attending this event, each participant acknowledges and reaffirms the Waiver and Statement of Personal Responsibility previously executed by each participant and agrees that he/she has assumed all risk of injury, releases HASLV from all liability, covenants not to sue, and waives all claims against HASLV, its leaders and representatives.