NMVC THURSDAY HIKES: Butcher Jones Hike

Name of Hike: Butcher Jones Hike 

Location: Saguaro Lake 

Trailhead Meet Up Date: 10/15/2026 

Trailhead Meet Up Time: 8:00 AM 

Leader(s): Billie & Neil 

Leader Contact: B-  602-361-0276  shakemat4@yahoo.com 

Carpool? (Y/N) Yes 

Carpool Time & Location: 7AM Target on East Shea OR AT THE LAKE 8AM 

Difficulty (estim): Moderate 

Hike Distance (estim): 5.8miles out n back  miles 

Hike Time (estim): 4 hrs 

Elevation Chg (approx ft, optional): 630′ ft 

Hike Description: This is a scenic, out & back hike along the northern shoreline of the lake with wonderful views of the water.  Restrooms at TH.
BRING A SACK LUNCH OR SNACK
After the hike, we can sit at the picnic tables watching the boaters, kayakers and paddle boarders.

Drive Instructions:
Take Shea Blvd East to about half a mile before the Beeline,  Hwy 87
Meet at Target on the right. Park on the far East edge away from the store
We will ask several of you to drive the carpools and passengers to share cost of gas.
Each car will require a Tonto pass (CAN BE PURCHASED AT LOCAL STORE OR GAS STATION for $8.) or Federal pass.