Marg's Pocket Loop & The Solitude Rocks

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Marg's Pocket is a social trail that branches off the Marg's Draw system trail. This loop route is most easily accessed from the parking area at Sombart Lane. While it crosses relatively gentle terrain that would be ideal for mountain bikes in other parts of town, the route goes through the Munds Mountain Wilderness Area, where mountain bikes are not allowed.

Hiker on Marg's Pocket social trail
 
 The social trail crosses a large section of slickrock to reach a series of scenic high points jutting off Munds Mountain that we call the Solitude Rocks (shown below) because you're virtually guaranteed to have them all to yourself.
 
Solitude Rocks
 
The slickrock section of the loop toward Solitude Rocks includes numerous waterpockets that become reflecting pools for Munds Mountain (shown above) whenever there has been enough rain or snow. The loop can be accessed from two different parking areas.
 
Waterpockets on Solitude Rock social trail
 
Reaching the top of any of the high points we call Solitude Rocks (shown below) will give photographers a great view. The best light will be late in the afternoon. Hiking out for the sunset on a night when the moon is full would easily provide enough light to hike back. We've only been out here at sunrise.
  
Hiker enjoying the view at solitude rocks
 

FINDING THE TRAILHEADS

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  • Broken Arrow Trailhead: From the junction of Routes 89A and 179 (the "Y"), take 179 south 1.4 miles to Morgan Road on the left (east). Go 0.6 miles to end of pavement, cross the cattle guard and continue for another 80 yards to trailhead parking on the left.

  • Sombart Lane Trailhead: From the junction of Routes 89A and 179 (the "Y"), take 179 south 0.7 miles to Sombart Lane on the left. Follow Sombart for 0.1 miles to signed trailhead parking area on the left.
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    HIKE DETAILS

    RATED: Easy to moderate due to distance, elevation gain and some route finding
     

    TOTAL DISTANCE (FULL LOOP)
    5 miles
     
    ELEVATION GAIN
    923 ft
     
    EST HIKING TIME
    3 hours roundtrip
     
    BEST TIME TO GO
    Sept - May. Hike early in the morning to avoid the summer heat.
     
    PET FRIENDLY
    Yes. Must be leashed. Please pick up after your pet.