MODERATE: Pass Mountain Loop

Wildflowers should still be in bloom! During stops, we will practice taking great nature photos on our smartphones and identifying the various flowers and shrubs along the route.

Hike Leaders: Henry Silberblatt & Diane Alessi
Cell Phone #480-895-1133
Hike Category: Moderate
Hike Title: Pass Mountain Loop
Date: March 22, 2023

Trailhead: Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85207. Park at Trailhead Staging Area (also known as Blevins Trailhead) on E. Usery Park Rd.
Description: The trail is rugged and rocky at the beginning where it crosses a few washes. After traversing the southern edge of the park, the trail gets really rocky as we turn north to begin the ascent of Pass Mountain. The trail becomes less rugged once we reach the saddle and wind around the backside of the mountain. This trail offers views of the Mazatzal, Usery, Goldfield and McDowell mountains.

Hike Distance: 7.4 miles (loop)
Trailhead Elevation: 2,030 ft
AEG: 1,194 ft.
Driving Distance: 65 miles RT
Driver’s fee: $6. plus share of park entrance fee $7 per car
Trailhead facilities: restrooms
MEETUP: 6:45AM at Cottonwood Flagpole parking lot