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    Soldier Pass, Brins Mesa, and Adobe Jack Loop

    Difficulty
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    Moderate
    Duration
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    4-5.5h
    Distance
    This reflects the return distance of this route as measured by the GPS file.
    15.0 km
    Elevation
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    430 m
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    Directions to Trailhead

    The Soldier Pass, Brins Mesa, and Adobe Jack Loop is a 15.0 km trail that features the Seven Sacred Pools in addition to the view from atop Brins Mesa. This route actually also makes use of Jordan, Javelina, and Crusty Trails. Bring a downloaded GPS track if you’re concerned about staying on track. Expect heavy traffic on this route.

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    Route Description for Soldier Pass, Brins Mesa, and Adobe Jack Loop

    The Soldier Pass, Brins Mesa, and Adobe Jack Loop is a great hike if you want to combine the Seven Sacred Pools with a few other viewpoints, making use of 6 different trails to form one epic route. If you’re unfamiliar with the area, a downloaded GPS track can help you make the right turns.

    Note that the parking lot at Soldier Pass opens at 8 AM and closes at 6 PM. There is no alternate parking available outside these times, so plan your hike accordingly. There is another parking area 3.2 km away and there is a red van shuttle service between the two if you need it.

    Beginning from the Soldier Pass Trailhead, head across Soldier Wash and turn left at the first junction. You’ll then keep right. You’ll be descending to the Devil’s Kitchen sinkhole and then climbing back up, and there isn’t signage until you’re climbing back up. You’ll hike parallel to the wash towards the pools. At the pools, you can snap a photo from the overlook point and spend some time watching the flow of the water.

    From the pools, continue northwest to the junction with Brins Mesa Trail, where you’ll turn right. Climb up the mesa and marvel at the panoramic view, then head back down to the main trail and take a right. Continue around the butte and off the other side. You’ll then hike back down to the trailhead.

    Getting to the Soldier Pass, Brins Mesa, and Adobe Jack Loop Trailhead

    The trailhead for the Soldier Pass, Brins Mesa, and Adobe Jack Loop is off Canyon Shadows Drive.

    Route Information

    • Backcountry Campground

      No

    • When to do

      Year-round

    • Pets allowed

      Yes - On Leash

    • Family friendly

      Older Children only

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      High

    • Route Type

      Loop

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