Butcher Jones Trail

Join us for the Butcher Jones trail. We are a friendly group of people who enjoy the outdoors and connecting with other people.

This scenic 6-mile hike has about 650ft of elevation gain. Wear sturdy shoes and bring 2 liters of water. You may want to bring snacks and hiking poles along.

There is an entrance fee to enter the Tonto National Forest. It's $8, but if you have an America the Beautiful park pass you can get in using that.

Read more about permits here so you are prepared: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/tonto/passes-permits/recreation/

You can also read more about this hike on All Trails here:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/butcher-jones-trail

* There is the Canal/Hawes Trail Head Park and Ride off the 202 and Power Road. It's 30-minutes from the P&R to Butcher Jones, but I can fit 2 people in my Honda Civic if you want to save the entrance fee. 7:00am firm departure time from the P&R, no waiting beyond that time if you're running late. Leave a comment if you want to carpool with us to the trailhead. If no one is interested in carpooling, we're going to head directly to Butcher Jones.

We are happy to have you join our outings. Keep in mind Event Organizers are volunteers, not professional guides. You are responsible for yourself.

In signing up for any of our events, you are assuming responsibility for your own health and safety. We do our best to walk a comfortable pace and strive to not leave anyone behind. However, you must take responsibility for yourself by researching the hike/destination in advance and determining in advance if your body is up for the challenge; arriving on time; being prepared with adequate clothing for the conditions; wearing proper footwear; and most importantly, knowing and adhering to your own physical limitations.

We reserve the right to turn anyone away at the meeting point who shows up without the proper provisions. Please do not put yourself or others in a potentially compromising or dangerous situation by showing up unprepared.

That's it for the serious stuff. Let's get outdoors together!