Moderate: Mormon Trail and Fat Man's Pass

MODERATE: Mormon Trail and Fat Man's Pass at South Mountain 4 miles TH 1320' AEG \~925’. 35 miles R/T = $3 A classic South Mountain hike with the opportunity to enjoy 3 trails at South Mountain. Ascend up the Mormon Trail to the National Trail to Fat Man's Pass. Then squeeze through a narrow rock passageway (Fat Man's Pass) to discover the wonders of Hidden Valley Trail including a great rock tunnel. Afterwards we head back to the National Trail and Mormon Trail then descend back to the trailhead parking lot. Bring poles if you have them or practice your balancing skills. The ascent and descent are both steep and rocky. Leader: Ted Maresh 503-329-7137 Driving directions: Trailhead address is: Mormon Trailhead, 8610 S 24th St, Phoenix, AZ Leave the Cottonwood parking lot and drive towards I10 West. Follow I-10 W to W Baseline Rd exit 155. Turn left onto Baseline Rd. Go about 4.5 miles then turn left onto 24th Street. Drive to the trailhead.