HIKE YAVAPAI TRAIL at Lake Pleasant

Hike begins at the Cottonwood Day use area with a .2 mile walk on Pipeline Canyon Trail to the Yavapai Point junction. Here, the trail swerves toward the water following the cliffs above the lake. A scenic viewpoint at roughly the half mile point serves as an appetizer for what awaits at the trail's end. From here, the trail becomes an edgy switchback ridgeline climb with views of Cottonwood Creek, Fireman's Cove, and Pipeline Canyon. The payoff is a panoramic view of the lake and surrounding desert mountains on the breezy summit. Possibly will encounter burros as well, Common in the area.
We will ADD THE PIPELINE TRAIL down to the Pontoon bridge.
Total Hike out & back .....5 miles ------ Moderate Hike
Elevation change approx 400 ft

GPS________ 41835 N Castle Hot Springs Rd
This GPS will take you to he main entrance. Don't turn there, but go several more miles to the North entrance. No address available for the north entrance.

We will meet at the end of the parking lot by restrooms, at the pipe line trail head. It's about 1 mile after you go thru the Park toll booth.

This hike has a Max of 10 hikers. The first 10 hikers to RSVP on Meetup are in.

Reminder----we all hike at our own RISK . By joining this hike, you accept responsibility for your own safety. As with any physical activity, there is always some chance of injury. You agree not to hold the trip leaders or organizers responsible if you get injured.
Must be 18 yrs old or with a parent.

Dogs are allowed but must be leashed.

Let's meet at 9:50 am so we can get started by 10:00
We will leave at 10:10 am if we don't hear from you.
You can call me or text at 480-257-6161 with questions or problems.

This is a Maricopa Regional park, so a $7. daily fee, per vehicle,
if you don't have a pass.