Mesa, AZ Valley of the Sun Chapter, Usery Mountain 8 Mile Hike

Total distance: 8 miles; Elevation: Max-Min difference 730 ft

This hike is intended for aspiring Pilgrims who are planning to participate in our 10-mile RU Ready hikes on March 20~23, or who simply want something a bit more challenging than our typical hikes. As always, please assess your hiking abilities as you consider doing this one.

We will be hiking the Pass Mountain Trail which is a combination of packed gravel and a number of rocky stretches. We will go counterclockwise starting from the Staging Area. On the Usery Mountain Regional Park map this trail is rated ‘Difficult’ due to the combination of length, elevation and rockiness – hiking poles are recommended! There are no shortcuts to quickly return to the Staging Area; the only options are to backtrack on the trail, or keep going once we’re past the halfway point.