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Vista Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. AZ
  3. …Phoenix Metro
  4. …Apache Junction
  5. Usery Mountain Regional Park
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“A nice and short trail that provides good views of the park. ”

Doug Baer
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Miles

1.0

KM

Point to Point

2,044' 623 m

High

1,896' 578 m

Low

154' 47 m

Up

90' 27 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (4°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Leashed

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Description

This trail goes up and over Merkle hill and bisects the Merkle Trail. It provide access to the Merkle Trail from a parking area on the north end of the hill, south of the Wind Cave Trail parking area. Unlike the Merkle Trail, this one is not accessible. There are rocky parts of the trail, switchbacks, and loose gravel.

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Land Manager: Maricopa County Parks

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Doug Baer
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  3.0 from 1 vote

#14

in Usery Mountain Regional Park

#32612

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in Arizona

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Jan 19, 2019
Lian Allen
Did this after completing Merkle Trail with the kids. More challenging but an enjoyable hike with beautiful views. Went back to our vehicle via Mer… 0.6mi

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