MELLOW: Pass Mountain Trail to Cat Peaks Loop

REMINDER: If this is your first hike with the Sun Lakes Hiking Club, it is required to contact the hike leader before your first club hike. Hike Leader: Pauline B 825 735-2693 This is a 4.3 mile loop with an AEG of 344 ft in Usery Mountain Regional Park, Mesa Hike begins at Meridian Rd trailhead. It is an easy trail to two small peaks resembling a cat's ears with nice views of the Superstitions and the valley. The trail is rocky in places and sandy in other parts. Trekking poles are recommended. No facilities at trailhead. Rest rooms are at gas station at Brown and Ellsworth roads. Optional lunch at Nando's in northeast Mesa Driving Directions: Take McQueen to AZ-202 E. Follow AZ-202 E for approximately 19.5 miles to Exit 26 Brown Road. Follow Brown Road to N Meridian. Left on N Meridian to the trailhead. 66 miles round trip. All paved roads. Driver's fee $6 plus a share of $10 park entrance fee