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Butterfly Loop Trail. Rating: B. Pace: Moderate [520, 06:30 AM, $13]. The hike starts from the Butterfly Trailhead located just off the General Hitchcock Highway at Soldier Camp. The trail descends through a narrow canyon to Novio Spring, and then climbs back up to a saddle just east of Mt. Bigelow. The trail then proceeds along a short segment of Mt. Bigelow Rd. where we'll have lunch. The trail then descends from the road through a pine forest to a densely forested trail that parallels Bear Wallow Road, passing through a culvert beneath the General Hitchcock Highway. The trail then continues west to the trailhead. One of the highlights of the hike is the site of a USAF F-86 Sabre Dog that crashed in July 1957 (with the pilot ejecting safely). The crash site is easily accessed by a side trail from Novio Springs. The hike is 8.5 miles with a net elevation gain of 1936 feet and an accumulated gain of 2314 feet. RTD 130 miles.
Location
Mt. Lemmon and highway
USA
Registration Info
Registration is required before Saturday, June 08, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Arrive at MountainView parking lot 15 minutes before departure at 6:30. Bring at least 3 liters of water, snacks, and a lunch. Hiking poles are recommended.
Capacity
8 Total Slots
6 Available Slot(s)
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