Hike Detail SheetHikesUpper Intermediate

AZT – Picketpost South (UI)

By September 9, 2022 July 7th, 2025 No Comments
Approx hike distance (miles): 8 Area: Superior
Accum.  elevation gain (feet): N/A Park Entry Fee: No
Low to high elevation gain: 800 SCAMR All Trails Map: No
Recommended gas donation: $10 Website for reference info: aztrail.org/passages/pass_17.html
Unpaved miles: 1 Trailhead GPS Coordinates 33.272654, -111.177004
Road Conditions: Good High clearance vehicle req’d: No

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure to check -in

Trail Conditions
Maintained Trail: Yes Uneven footing Yes
Steep side drop-offs No Steep Trail: No
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 with great views of Picketpost Mountain and the surrounding area. Bring water, snack and lunch.

Directions:

Take Felix Rd north to Arizona Farms Rd, turn right. Turn left (north) on AZ 79. Take the right ramp onto Hwy 60 east toward Globe. Just past Milepost 221, turn right on FS 231. There is a brown sign for Picketpost Trailhead. Follow the dirt road for approximately 0.3 miles to T in road and turn left. Follow road for 0.7 miles to the trailhead.