{"id":1426,"date":"2017-04-19T00:33:11","date_gmt":"2017-04-19T00:33:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bluelotusadventures.com\/?p=1426"},"modified":"2018-08-02T13:11:45","modified_gmt":"2018-08-02T13:11:45","slug":"black-mesa-trail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluelotusadventures.com\/index.php\/2017\/04\/19\/black-mesa-trail\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Mesa Trail"},"content":{"rendered":"Invalid slider id. Master Slider ID must be a valid number.\n

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Directions:<\/span><\/p>\n

Take the first right turn after passing Lost Dutchman State Park. Follow this road to the end. Trail starts at the First Water Trailhead.<\/span><\/p>\n

Equipment:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Sturdy hiking shoues<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Long pants to protect from cactus and brush<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Sun protection<\/span><\/li>\n
  • water<\/span><\/li>\n
  • camera<\/span><\/li>\n
  • map<\/span><\/li>\n
  • food\/snacks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Hike Info:<\/span><\/p>\n

    Trail is easy to follow with signage only at trail junctions.\u00a0 Full exposure to sun so wear a hat and sun glasses.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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    Fortunately, this trail does not climb to the top of Black Mesa. It does ascend slightly along the base. This trail starts at the intersection with the Second Water Trail. The Black Mesa trail travels for three miles until it eventually intersects with the Dutchman Trail. The trail is relatively easy and would be a complete joy other than the full exposure to the sun, which is brutal. The views are beautiful if you like desert scenery. About half way along the trail, Weaver’s Needle comes into view.\u00a0 I recommend this trail in the morning or late afternoon. Be prepared for the full exposure to the sun!<\/h4>\n

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