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Skull Mesa Trail 248

Basics
Location:
About 30 miles north of Phoenix near Cave Creek
Length:
3 miles (4.8 km)
Difficulty:
Difficult
Trailhead Elevation:
3560 feet
Usage:
Light
Season:
Year round

Description

From the west end, this trail climbs over 1,000 feet via numerous switchbacks within the first mile. It traverses the top of Skull Mesa to the edge where it drops to the junction with the Quien Sabe Trail 250 and then goes on to rejoin Cottonwood Trail 247.

Lodging

Hidden View Ranch

Hidden View Ranch is located in the beautiful desert of Arizona overlooking Lake Pleasant just an hour north of Phoenix. Out here the air is fresh, the evening skies are illuminated with stars and you are surrounded by the sights and sounds of the mysterious desert. During your stay at Hidden View Ranch you will be treated to home cooked meals and have your choice of activities throughout the day and night.

Details

Location:
About 30 miles north of Phoenix near Cave Creek
Length:
3 miles (4.8 km)
Difficulty:
Difficult
Trailhead Elevation:
3560 feet
Western Trailhead at 3240
Usage:
Light
Season:
Year round
Fees:
Tonto Pass is required.
Useful Map(s):
USGS: New River Mesa
Additional Details:
Tonto National Forest
Cave Creek Ranger Station
40202 N. Cave Creek Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85262
Phone (480) 595-3300

Map + Directions

Basic Directions
Eastern Trailhead:
Branches off Cottonwood Trail 247 due south of Quien Sabe Peak

Western Trailhead:
Branches off Cottonwood Trail 247 about 1.5 miles east of Spur Cross Trailhead
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