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Go John Trail

Cave Creek Arizona Hikes

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Go John Trail - Cave Creek Arizona Hikes

Go John Trail is one of the best moderate loop trails you can hope for. Scenic hills surround the Cave Creek Recreation Area, and the wavy hike contains just enough ups and downs to keep you on your toes. Part of Maricopa County’s regional park system, Cave Creek Recreation Area spans nearly 3,000 acres of mountain preserves north of Phoenix and west of the town of Cave Creek. Go John Trail, the most popular trail in the park, encircles its most prominent feature, a 3,060-foot-tall mountain. Contrary to popular belief, however, Go John Mountain is not the mountain at the trail’s center. It’s actually located outside the park to the east. The Go John Trail offers an excellent loop hike through scenic landscape typical of the mountains near Cave Creek. This trail touches hills, plains, dry washes, and unique rock formations, and of course offers plenty of desert flora. Abandoned mineshafts provide additional diversions on this hike. However, prepare to share the trail with other hikers, equestrians, and mountain bikers.

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Trail Statistics & Information
Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: Cave Creek
Length: 4.7 total miles
Elevation Gain: 430 feet
Trail Type: Loop
Skill Level: Moderate
Duration: 2.5 hours
Season: Best Year-round
Trailhead Elevation: 2,100 feet
Top Elevation: 2,500 feet
Other Uses: Leashed dogs permitted
Local Contacts: Cave Creek Recreation Area
Local Maps: USGS Cave Creek, New River SE
Topo Map: Go John Trail Topographic Map
Guide Book: 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Phoenix Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
Trail Directions: View Guide
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Date of Trip: 10/3/2009
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We hiked this trail going clockwise and found it beautiful and scenic. We s…

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    Mostly sunny. Highs 69 to 74. Northeast wind around 5 mph in the morning...becoming light in the afternoon.

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60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Phoenix
60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Phoenix

by Charles Liu (Menasha Ridge Press)

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