Go John/Quartz/Slate peaceful Loop -3.75M, 425’CG, 2Hrs.
Details
A rugged Sonoran Desert striking landscape, gentle rolling hills, sweeping expensive pristine vistas of the desert mountains and across the valley, classic Sonoran desert flora including some dense stands of large ancient Saguaros (the ultra-rare 'Michelin Man') , 12' hi monster outcropping of solid white quartz, barrel and Cholla cacti, and.... always a pleasant workout.
🚗Take 101 North to Cave Creek Rd exit. Go north for about 10 miles, and turn👈 left (west) onto Carefree Hwy (Sprout's on your left). In 2.8 miles. turn 👉right (north) onto 32nd St (Cave Creek Rec. Area brown sign), drive about a mile to the gate and hand out your 7 bucks there and continue another mile+ to turn 👈left onto N Tonalite Dr ('Hiking Trails' sign). In the very next jct, turn a quick 👉 right onto E Tonalite Dr to Slate’s parking lot.
We’ll meet in Slate traihead (restrooms🚻 & water) @ 710a and start strolling at 715 sharp.
*Level - easy
*Liquids - 1.5L (recommended)
*Weather FC - 62, cloudy🌤️