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Petroglyphs (CI)

By September 14, 2022 July 3rd, 2025 No Comments
Approx hike distance (miles): 2.0 Area: Picacho Mountains
Accum.  elevation gain (feet): 100 Park Entry Fee: See below
Low to high elevation gain: N/A SCAMR All Trails Map: No
Recommended gas donation: $10 Website for reference info: N/A
Unpaved miles: 4 Trailhead GPS Coordinates 32.83411, -111.38385
Road Conditions: Fair High clearance vehicle req’d: Suggested

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: Easy Water Crossings: No
Restrooms at Trailhead: No Gloves Required: No

 

Special Instructions:

This is an easy hike with a great set of petroglyphs. It is on State Trust Land and a permit is required. Bring plenty of water and food for a snack and lunch.

Directions:

Turn left on Hunt Highway, turn right on Attaway. Turn right on 287 (at light). Turn left on 87 (at light). Turn left on Houser Rd – 12.6 miles from Gallopin’ Goose. Follow Houser Rd 5.2 miles east to the T-intersection to Brady Pump Rd, turn left. Go 2.8 miles to the “T” intersection and turn right on dirt road for 0.2 miles. At the fork (by water tower and small sign for Pioneer Gravel) go left for 1.3 miles. Turn right and go 1.7 miles to parking area on right.