Rocks and cactuses and puffy clouds are seen from Valley Vista Viewpoint during Turnbuckle Trail Traverse
Desert scenery seen from Valley Vista Viewpoint during Turnbuckle Trail Traverse

Turnbuckle Trail Traverse: Watson Road to Lost Creek Road + Valley Vista (White Tank Mountains, AZ)

Trip Date: March 11, 2018

2018 ARIZONA VACATION:  WHITE TANK MOUNTAINS

Turnbuckle Trail Traverse:  Watson Road to Lost Creek Road

Turnbuckle Ridge
Valley Vista Viewpoint (2300’+)
Lost Creek Wash

Trip Report Summary

Region: Arizona

Sub-Region: Central Arizona

Sub-Sub-Region: White Tank Mountains

Area: Skyline Regional Park

Starting Point: Skyline Park Trailhead on Watson Road

Way Points: Turnbuckle Ridge & Valley Vista Viewpoint & Lost Creek Wash (hike via Turnbuckle Trail—Granite Falls Trail—Chuckwalla Trail—Granite Falls Trail—Turnbuckle Trail—Mountain Wash Trail—Lost Creek Trail)

Ending Point: Verrado / Lost Creek Trailhead on West Lost Creek Road

Summit: Valley Vista Viewpoint (hike via Valley Vista Trail)

Approximate Stats: 10.2 miles traveled; 2000 feet gained; 2400 feet lost; 4.0 hours elapsed.

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