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Desperado-Star Gazing-Oro Vista Trails (I)

By November 7, 2023 July 5th, 2025 No Comments
Approx hike distance (miles): 4 Area: Peralta Regional Park
Accum.  elevation gain (feet): 125 Park Entry Fee: $7/car
Low to high elevation gain: N/A SCAMR All Trails Map: No
Recommended gas donation: $10 Website for reference info: pinal.gov/1206/Peralta-Regional-Park-Map
Unpaved miles: 5 Trailhead GPS Coordinates 33.3647222, -111.370833
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 No
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: Yes Gloves Required: No

 

Special Instructions:

This area is like walking through a saguaro forest with great views of the Superstition Mountains.  Bring water and cameras.

Directions:

Drive north on Felix Road to Arizona Farms and turn right.  Turn left on AZ 79 and drive 9.7 miles to Highway 60 and go west.  Travel 8 miles on Hwy. 60 and turn right onto Peralta Road.  Drive 5 miles to Peralta Regional Park entrance on the right.  Follow signs to Group Picnic and park near bathrooms.