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“A tough off-trail route over Pass Mountain. ”

Heather Dunphy
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1.9

Miles

3.0

KM

Point to Point

3,275' 998 m

High

2,588' 789 m

Low

652' 199 m

Up

867' 264 m

Down

15%

Avg Grade (9°)

47%

Max Grade (25°)

Dogs Unknown

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Description

At the top of Wind Cave Trail, there is a sign that states the trail is not maintained. This trail is not marked, but there are some cairns that guide your way up to a couple of peaks in the Goldfields. One of the peaks is at 3,300 feet and is the third highest peak in the Goldfields. Expect great views! The descent to Pass Mountain Trail is not marked, but doable with the Hiking Project mobile app.

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Land Manager: USFS - Tonto National Forest Office

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Heather Dunphy
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  2.0 from 3 votes

#5

in Apache Junction

#47690

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#5

in Apache Junction

#1,375

in Arizona

#47,690

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Large nest of Africanized Bees. Encountered while heading up to the Pass Mountain Route. There is no place to run if these guys get mad.
Oct 7, 2018 near Apache…, AZ
Enjoy this view from the cave at the trail's end. The Fountain Hills are located in the distance to the right.
Mar 7, 2017 near Apache…, AZ
This is the narrow top of Pass Mountain. Lots of scrambling over and around rocks.
Oct 7, 2018 near Apache…, AZ
Wind Cave Trail, Usery Mountain Regional Park, Phoenix.
Jun 8, 2018 near Apache…, AZ

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