| Approx hike distance (miles): | 4 | Area: | Superior |
| Accum. elevation gain (feet): | 2100 | 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=89 |
| Unpaved miles: | 1 | Trailhead GPS Coordinates | 33.27198, -111.17663 |
| Road Conditions: | Good | High clearance vehicle req’d: | No |
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure to check -in |
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| Trail Conditions | |||
| Maintained Trail: | Yes | Uneven footing | Yes |
| Steep side drop-offs | Yes | Steep Trail: | Yes |
| Off Trial (scratchy) | No | Slippery Trail Surfaces: | Yes |
| Use of hands required: | Yes | Boulder Hopping: | No |
| Difficulty: | Strenuous | Water Crossings: | No |
| Restrooms at Trailhead: | Yes | Gloves Required: | No |
Special Instructions:
This is an advanced hike because of the elevation gain and the relatively slippery trail in a couple of spots. For those willing to put in the effort, the view from the top is worth it. This trail is rarely, if ever, maintained. There is thick low-lying vegetation in many sections after the second trailhead. The trail takes advantage of a ridge to crawl up the left side of a ravine that goes up to the top. Follow the faded red arrows. THERE IS ROCK CLIMBING ON THE WAY UP AND ON THE WAY DOWN. Bring gloves. Bring plenty of water and food for a 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 towards Globe. Just beyond mile marker 221 turn right onto Forest Service Rd 231. There is a sign for Picketpost Trailhead. Go 0.3 mile to T in road and turn left. Follow 0.7 miles to the trailhead. Total one-way distance from Sun City is 30 miles.
