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Fremont Saddle / Geronimo’s Cave (A)

By September 11, 2022 July 2nd, 2025 No Comments
Approx hike distance (miles): 6 Area: Peralta Trailhead
Accum.  elevation gain (feet): 1650 Park Entry Fee: No
Low to high elevation gain: N/A SCAMR All Trails Map: Yes
Recommended gas donation: $10 Website for reference info: hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=24
Unpaved miles: 7 Trailhead GPS Coordinates 33.397377, -111.347920
Road Conditions: Fair 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: Yes
Off Trial (scratchy) No Slippery Trail Surfaces: Yes
Use of hands required: No Boulder Hopping: No
Difficulty: Moderate Water Crossings: No
Restrooms at Trailhead: Yes Gloves Required: No

 

Special Instructions:

This hike takes us up the Peralta Trail to Freemont Saddle then on to Geronimo’s Cave. The return to the trailhead is via Cave Trail. There is one steep section going down on slick rock on the Cave Trail. Bring plenty of water and food for a snack and lunch.

Directions:

North on Felix Rd. East on Arizona Farms Rd. North on AZ 79. West on US 60. Drive 7.6 miles and turn right on Peralta Road (FS77). Drive 7.2 miles to the Peralta Trailhead.