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[C] Middle Gate/50 Year Trails Loop

About this event

Middle Gate/50 Year Trails Loop. Rating: C. Pace: Moderate [184, 08:00 AM, $4]. The hike begins at the Lower Corral and is a loop combining the Middle Gate Trail and returning via the 50 Year Trail. After crossing Sutherland wash, the route heads east with beautiful views of the Samaniego ridge. It then winds back thru a canyon with nice granite boulder, mesquite, ocotillo , and a crested saguaro, in addition to excellent views of SaddleBrooke, Sun City, and the Tortolitas. Hike 4.4 miles; trailhead elevation 3200 feet; net elevation change __ feet; accumulated gain 500 feet; RTD 12 miles (dirt). A medium to high clearance vehicle is required for driving on the Forest Service road beyond N. Equestrian Trail - I will drive. If you have a medium to high clearance vehicle and could drive I will add more hikers. This hike is on or crosses Arizona State Trust Land: The Arizona Land Department's trust management responsibilities include requiring a permit or lease and charging a fee for use of Trust land. Please note that Trust Land is private (not public) and requires a recreation permit for hiking which can be obtained through the state land department.

Date and Time

December 26, 2025, 8:00 AM

Location

Golder Ranch
USA

Guide(s)

Ruth Caldwell

Category

C Hike

Registration Info

Registration is closed - Event is full
Meet at the Mountain View parking lot 15 minutes before hike departure time.
Registration cancellations will be accepted

Capacity

9 Total Slots
Event is full