Mellow hike:Go John, Quartz, and Slate Trail Loop at Cave Creek Regional Park
Details
Mellow Hike
Hike Leader - Vaughn Hale 253-653-4101
Trail Distance - 3.7 miles; AEG 414 feet
Trail Head Elevation: 2025 feet
Trailhead facilities: flush toilets
Driving Distance 53 miles (one-way);
Driver Fee $9, plus share of $7 park entrance fee
Hike Description: Great views, well maintained trails with interesting rock formations and saguaros, including the Michelin Man cactus.
Driving Directions:
If using a GoogleMaps or some other GPS device, enter "Go John Trail Trailhead Parking"
Follow AZ-101 Loop N; Take exit 34
Turn right onto N. Scottsdale Rd.
Turn left onto Carefree Hwy
Turn right onto 32nd St.
Proceed to the Park entrance booth to pay the $7 fee. Continue around to the right along the main road and past the horse coral to the brown sign for the Nature Center. Proceed to the parking area beyond the Nature Center then turn left at Tonalite to GO JOHN Trailhead. PARK HERE. There are bathrooms in this area