Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area

Spur Cross Trail

5.2 mi · ▲ 354 ft · 1 hr 55 min

Spur Cross Trail is a 5.2-mile out-and-back in Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area near Cave Creek, AZ. It climbs 354 ft and is mostly dirt. It scores 74/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi2,402 – 2,769 ft5.3 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Maricopa Trail 33.87163, -112.00813
Nearest town Cave Creek, AZ

Directions

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Spur Cross Trail

5.2 mi · ▲ 354 ft · 1 hr 55 min

Elevation 2,403–2,769 ft

Out & Back · Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area

Trailhead: Maricopa Trail · 33.87163, -112.00813

Weather Sep 4: Overcast, high 95°F / low 76° · precip 3% · wind 5 mph · sunrise 6:05 AM · sunset 6:51 PM

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading E.
  2. 50 ftBear right onto Maricopa Trail, heading E.
  3. 2.6 miReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
  4. 2.6 miBear left, heading SW.
  5. 50 ftArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail surface

79% dirt21% unspecified

Weather

OvercastTemperature 95°F76°
Feels like84°Precip3%Wind5 mphUV8Humidity28%
Rained 0.2″ 4 days ago
Hourly temperature
95°75°
Sunrise 6:05 AM12 AM3 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM9 PMSunset 6:51 PM
Sat 97°77°
Sun 99°81°
Mon 98°83°
Tue 100°83°
Wed 98°84° 20%
Thu 99°82° 21%

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.1 mi in (~30 min). Leave by 6:01 PM for the 6:51 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Trailhead visible from the viewpoint

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