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Wilderness Stewardship Program
Superstition Wilderness
Paradise & Bull Basin Trail Maintenance
April 2-3, 2016 (Saturday – Sunday)
Difficulty: Advanced - Arduous Camping: Back country dispersed
Mileage: Approx. 12+ Total Mileage
Day 1: 7+ miles Hike
Day 2: 5+ miles Hike
Time: Start 8:00am Saturday
End 4:00pm Sunday
About Superstition Wilderness
Although there is no guarantee that you'll find buried treasure in the
Superstition Wilderness, you are sure to discover miles of desolate
and barren mountains, haunting canyons, raging summer
temperatures, and a general dearth of water. Even the area's earliest
known inhabitants, the Hohokam and Salados peoples, established
only very small villages and cliff dwellings in this harsh and fabulous
country between 800 and 1400 a.d. The Wilderness value of the
Superstitions has long been recognized. Established as a Primitive
Area in 1939, it was named a pre-Wilderness Act "wilderness" in
1940, and became an official wilderness area in 1964. Elevations range from approximately 2,000 feet on
the western boundary to 6,265 feet on Mound Mountain. In the western portion rolling land is surrounded
by steep, even vertical terrain. Weaver's Needle, a dramatic volcanic plug, rises to 4,553 feet.
Trip Description
This Wild Stew event will be an overnight backpack trip to carry out some much needed trail maintenance on
one of the wildest trails in the Eastern Superstitions. This trip will consist of light brushing while continually
advancing our overnight gear down the trail. Participants need to be prepared to hike up to approx. 12
miles, (at a minimum) along rugged and at times steep terrain with overnight backpacking gear and lopping
tools. We will be starting at the Miles Ranch trailhead, following the Paradise trail (271) south, tie in with
the Bull Basin trail (270) and work our way back west then north back to the starting point.
AWC will NOT be providing dinner on this trip. Water will be available in the spring with filtration. All
necessary tools and training will be provided. You must wear closed toed shoes, long pants, and eye
protection to participate.
As always, no recreational drug use will be allowed while participating.
Wilderness Stewardship Program
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
For Superstition Wilderness, April 2-3, 2016
Questions? [email protected]
Itinerary
Saturday, April 2nd Approx. 7+ miles hiking
8:00 am Rendezvous At the Pinto Valley Road (287) and Hwy 60, directions below
8:15 am Drive to the Miles Ranch Trail head
9:00 am Safety talk and briefing
Start hiking the Paradise trail working as we go
12:00 pm Lunch along the trail
Continue advancing down the trail
4:00 pm Find a suitable camp spot
Dinner on your own
Sunday, April 3rd Approx. 5+ miles hiking
7:30 am Breakfast & break down camp
8:00 am Continue hiking the Bull Basin trail
12:00 pm Lunch along the trail
After lunch finish the trail and end at vehicle or hike the road back to the vehicles
4:00 pm Arrive at vehicles. Thanks for participating!
Gear List
Overnight back pack to carry supplies on hike (water, food, camera, Sleeping kits, shelters etc.)
Water — 4-6 liters/day.
Food — Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks. AWC will NOT provide dinner Saturday night.
Sturdy, closed-toe shoes (NO SANDALS). Under our volunteer agreement with the Forest Service,
you must wear closed-toe shoes or you will not be able to join us.
Appropriate clothing. Warm layers for the evening. See weather link below to plan appropriately.
Wilderness Stewardship Program
Sun protection (sun screen, sunglasses, hat, etc.)
Camping equipment: sleeping bag, sleeping pad, tent/shelter, flashlight (batteries), plate/bowl,
utensils, toiletries/toothbrush, and first aid kit, other?
Optional items
Camera/Binoculars
Hiking pole(s) or stick
Weather
As the event gets closer, please check the weather to ensure you are properly prepared. We will be camping
in a drainage, so expect temperatures to be slightly cooler than indicated. Elevation is 4,000 ft. The weather
forecast nearby: Superstition Wilderness, 04/2-3/2016
Driving Directions
We will be meeting at the Pinto Valley Road and State Hwy 60. And drive to the trailhead together.
From Phoenix metro area -
1. Take AZ-60 East towards Apache Junction
2. Continue east passing Hwy 177, on Hwy 60 leaving Superior
3. Continue on Hwy 60 approx. 12.4 miles to Pinto Valley Mine Road.
4. Turn Left
This is where we will be meeting, then drive together to the TH
Volunteers DO NOT need a Tonto Pass to park
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
For Superstition Wilderness, April 2-3, 2016
Questions? [email protected]
Trip Leader: Brian Stultz (775)340-9154 (cell)