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South Goldfield Arches (A)

By September 15, 2022 July 2nd, 2025 No Comments
Approx hike distance (miles): 6.5 Area: Goldfield Mountains
Accum.  elevation gain (feet): 1500 Park Entry Fee: No
Low to high elevation gain: N/A SCAMR All Trails Map: No
Recommended gas donation: $10 Website for reference info: N/A
Unpaved miles: 1 Trailhead GPS Coordinates 33.464937, -.508966
Road Conditions: Good High clearance vehicle req’d: No

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure to check -in

Trail Conditions
Maintained Trail: No Uneven footing Yes
Steep side drop-offs No Steep Trail: No
Off Trial (scratchy) Yes Slippery Trail Surfaces: No
Use of hands required: No Boulder Hopping: No
Difficulty: Moderate Water Crossings: No
Restrooms at Trailhead: No Gloves Required: No

 

Special Instructions:

A significant portion of the hike is off trail. Bushwhacking is easy. There will be three arches to view on this hike: the Trumpet, the Echo and the Keyhole Bring plenty of water and food for a snack and lunch.

Directions:

Felix Rd north, right on Arizona Farms Rd. Left on AZ 79 and left on Hwy 60 West, toward Phoenix. Turn right on Mountain View Road just past Silly Mountain. Continue 4.5 miles to Apache Trail (SR 88) and turn right and drive to Hackamore Rd. Turn left and follow to the end of road. The last mile is unpaved.