Ruins to Mine Trail Loop - South Mountain Park

  
  Hike up Ruins Trail and Mine Trail back  
  6-3-09  
  Starting Altitude: 1286 ft. Hiker(s): Gary Clavelot & Hari Subramaniam Start Time: 5:34PM  
  Max Altitude: 2331 ft. Total Distance: 4.7 Miles Finish Time 7:32PM  
   Altitude Gain: 1045 ft. Average Speed: 2.0 MPH Total Time: 1:58  
   
   
         
   

Notes:

    
   Hike starts on 17th Ave just North of Chandler Blvd.  Park entrance is a concrete wash between two homes.  Follow the trail North to the Ruins where the Trail Head for the Ruins trail is located just to the West.  Proceed up the Ruins trail until it connects with National trail and head East.  At the intersection of National Trail and the Mine trail you will start your descent back to the staring point.