Beat The Heat - Woods Canyon Lake Loop
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Beat The Heat - Woods Canyon Lake Loop
HIKE AND PICNIC
Things are heating up in The Valley of the Sun, so what better way to spend a day than in the cool air on the Mogollon Rim at 7500 ft elevation.
Many people claim to have sighted here the elusive, very large, hairy, human-like creature who left footprints the size of a juvenile Tyrannosaurus, known in legend as Bigfoot. It’s not surprising that the shy missing-link would feel at home at the lake.
After all, who wouldn’t want to live where wild roses and ferns embellish the shores of a lake teeming with fish, Bald eagles, cranes and beavers, while a canopy of Douglas firs filters the sunlight and provides cozy, secluded alcoves?
We just may get lucky and catch a glimpse, or a photo, so keep your eyes open for this one.
After the hike we will re-hydrate and relax in a true H4H fashion at the lake, so bring your picnic chairs and supplies, as well as snacks and beverages of your choice.
DIFFICULTY: Easy / Moderate
TOTAL DISTANCE: 4 - 5 miles
ACCUMULATED ELEVATION GAIN: 137 feet
HIKING TIME: 2 hours
STYLE: Loop
DOGS: OK
FACILITIES at Trailhead: boat rentals, groceries, beer & wine, fishing tackle, camping gear, firewood, ice, fishing & hunting licenses and hunting permit tags, as well as one of the largest ice cream selections in Northern Arizona with a friendly atmosphere (according to: https://woodscanyonlakeaz.com/ ).
THERE WILL BE A 6 a.m. CARPOOL FOR THIS HIKE:
LEAVING CARPOOL at 6:10 a.m.
LOCATION :
Deer Valley Towne Square, Phoenix, AZ
Target store I-17 and Loop 101 :
# 33°40'02.7"N 112°07'10.6"W
HOW TO FIND US:
In front of Target store close to freeway / Beardsley road.
(See pin on the map)
LEAVING CARPOOL at 6:10 a.m.
Starting from trailhead at 8:30 – 8:45
RSVP: PICK ONE
will you meet us at the CARPOOL or at TRAILHEAD ? <– PICK ONLY ONE
DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD:
## From Phoenix:
Take State Route 87 to Payson.
Go East On Highway 260
Make a left after mile marker 282 onto Forest Road 300.
Go 4 miles on FR300 and
take a right on RTE 105.
The lake, store and Campsites are 1 mile down FR105
VERY IMPORTANT:
(we don't want to leave anyone behind):
RSVP: PICK ONE
will you meet us at the CARPOOL or at TRAILHEAD ? <– PICK ONLY ONE
If you don't CONFIRM that you will meet at THE CARPOOL, or if you are late, we'll expect to SEE YOU AT THE TRAILHEAD.
VERY IMPORTANT TOO:
If you sign up for the hike, and you change your plans ------ just change your RSVP.
It helps the host prepare, and its polite.
Beat The Heat - Woods Canyon Lake Loop