| Approx hike distance (miles): | 4 | Area: | Kearney |
| Accum elevation gain (feet): | N/A | Park Entry Fee: | No |
| Low to high elevation gain: | 400 | SCAMR All Trails Map: | No |
| Recommended gas donation: | $10 | Website for reference info: | N/A |
| Unpaved miles: | .5 | Trailhead GPS Coordinates | 33.106527, -110.979176 |
| Road Conditions: | Good | High clearance vehicle req’d: | No |
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure to check -in |
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| Maintained Trail: | Yes | Uneven footing | Yes |
| Steep side drop-offs | No | Steep Trail: | Yes |
| Off Trial (scratchy) | No | Slippery Trail Surfaces: | No |
| Use of hands required: | No | Boulder Hopping: | No |
| Difficulty: | Moderate | Water Crossings: | No |
| Restrooms at Trailhead: | Yes | Gloves Required: | No |
Special Instructions:
This is an out-and-back hike on the Arizona Trail going north with great views of the Gila River. Bring water and a snack. (Fall leaves)
Directions:
Take Felix Rd north; turn right (east) on Arizona Farms Road; turn left (north) on AZ 79; turn right to merge onto Hwy 60 east toward Globe. Take Exit 227 for AZ 177 South. Travel 16 miles and turn right on E. Florence Kelvin Hwy. Road sign says Kelvin Riverside. Drive 1.2 miles; just before the bridge, turn right. Drive 0.2 miles and stay to the left. Look for a small AZ Trail sign. Go 0.2 miles and turn left into parking lot. On the way back on AZ 177, about 5 miles after leaving the trailhead, you will see a sign for the RAY Copper Mine, which is one of the biggest in the world. It is worth looking at. Sign says: “VISITORS VIEWPOINT” (on right).
