Telegraph Pass- Yuma, Arizona
Description
The fan page for Yuma's most popular place to hike! Feel free to share your experiences and pictures! There are a few paths that lead up to the mountain. Once there you will go around a gate and start walking up a concrete path. It is a steep walk so be prepared with comfortable shoes, sunscreen and plenty of water. Once up at the top you will enjoy views of Yuma and Wellton. Take your time to enjoy a small break, sign the guest book and eat a snack before you head back down. On the walk down, take your time. Remember you will be walking on concrete which can be hard on the joints.
For the more adventurous hiker, you might enjoy a trail that goes up the side of the mountain. It's harder to find from the bottom, but once up at the top, you can find it on the left side of the road as you start your decent. As always, watch where you put your hands and where you step. As it gets warmer, the wildlife will be more active. Also beware of the loose rock under your feet. It's very slippery and some rocks that look like they are sturdy are actually lite and very movable. Again, be careful.
During the spring you can enjoy many of the wildflowers in bloom as well as the blooms of the ocotillos and prickly pear cactus.
I recommend that you head to Telegraph Pass early in the morning come spring. It starts to heat up early in Yuma.
To get to the trailhead, take I8 to Foothill Blvd go north and turn (right) onto the North Frontage Road. Follow road until it dead ends. If you have a vehicle that can handle rough, rocky roads you can turn (left) at the dead end onto a path that will get you closer to the trail heads.
Basic rules to follow:
1. Walk at your own pace even if that means baby steps. If you are huffing and puffing you are pushing yourself too much.
2. If you have a dog, keep it on a leash as there are dangers that it can get into and have a supply of water for it.
3. Don't sit down to rest. If you need to rest stay standing and walk slowly in place.
4. Dress in layers. It may be cold in the morning, but you will get warm.
5. Sign the book at the top!
6. I hear a lot of people say it's harder on the knees going down. So if you have knee issues take it easy!
7. Don't "encourage" people to go faster. Chances are they are already doing the best that they can. A simple "hello" or "good morning" will suffice.
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RECENT FACEBOOK POSTS
facebook.comTime to get hiking again and burn off those Tacos
This is the snake at Telegraph Pass dont play with the snake like this guy did
Is there anyone who hikes TP twice a week that would l like a hiking partner
FULL Moon Hike Tomorrow ttps://www.facebook.com/events/1299702690137005/?ti=cl
Check out this event! 💖🙌🏻
Wondering what we're you thinking ? when you know your bringing a vicious dog that attacks other Dogs To Telegraph Pass were you will run into 50 other friendly dogs on the trail. SMH
One of the reviews Telegraph recently received mentioned how encouraging everyone is on the trail when passing each other, especially through those difficult turns and inclines. (Like that one turn where you think you are at the top and then...THERE'S ANOTHER CURVE! AAAAKKKkkkkkkk) That is TRULY one of this admin's favorite parts of this mountain AND the Yuman community. You'll never meet a stranger and you'll always ALWAYS feel great after defeating that incline! HAPPY EARTH DAY, It will be a beautiful sight to appreciate our planet from the top of this mountain! -Kim D.
Tonight's the Howling at the Moon hike 6 pm
I know it's a lot to ask , but I was hopping people could pick up after themselves and there dogs , maybe we could get 4 th ave gym to sponcer Doggie waste bags please will be greatly appreciated
Good morning hikers! It's warming up fast out here. It was 80 by 08:30 today! Here are a few hot weather hiking tips: Keep your clothing and skin wet to stay cool. When your clothes are sweaty (or wet), your loss of heat is increased 5 times. Use this to your benefit! Whenever you are near water, make sure that you wet (actually soak) yourself down. Staying WET is one of the best things that you can do to help decrease your core body temperature. Avoid hiking between 10AM and 4PM. Start your hike predawn and finish late. Take a long break near shade and water during the hottest part of the day. Even if you are eating and drinking correctly you still need to avoid hiking in direct sunlight during the hottest part of the day. Sun temperatures are 15 to 20 degrees hotter than shade temperatures! Wear a hat with a 360 degree brim, clothes with a UPF rating of 50+ and be sure you replenish your electrolytes as well as hydration levels! All that sweat will draw the salts out of your body and the list of things that could go wrong grows EXPONENTIALLY! If you know how to make yourself more comfortable with the right clothing and proper hydration, you’ll feel much better and COULD really LOVE being in the heat.
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