NMVC THURSDAY HIKES: Walking Jim Trail

Name of Hike: Walking Jim Trail

Location: Near Lake Pleasant

When: Thu Nov 05 2026 9:00 AM

Leader(s): Debi Quarry

Leader Contact: 602-524-1433 debi.quarry@gmail.com

Carpool: No

Carpool Time & Location: 

Distance (estimated miles): 5.3 miles

Time (estimated hrs): 3-3 1/2 hours

Difficulty (estimated Easy, Moderate, Difficult): Moderate

Elevation Chg (estimated ft): 550-600

Hike Description: This hike is near Lake Pleasant and the Hell’s Canyon Wilderness. While on the loop we see rugged Sonoran landscape with washes some rocky terrain, saguaro and barrel cacti. In the pass I have seen wild burros and we will get a pretty view of Lake Pleasant. This hike is not in the park so there is no fee but also no bathrooms.

Drive Instructions: I-17 to 74 W to Lake Pleasant, 11 miles to Castle Hot Springs Rd turn R, go about 5 miles to a pull out on the L and park.   Sometimes there are ATVs in the parking lot. Do not entire the park which is on the R.