Wood Canyon Overlook to Telegraph Canyon Loop (UI)

Date:					Destination:		Arnett Canyon East End
Level:		UI			Area:		Superior
Approx hike distance in miles:		6.5			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:					Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		800			Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:					Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		$10
Unpaved miles:		1.75			Park entry fee per vehicle:		0
Road conditions:		Fair			Website for reference info:		https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/arnett-canyon-from-south
High clearance vehicle req'd:		No			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		33.257778, -111.12755
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		No			Uneven Footing:		Yes
Steep Side Drop-offs:		No			Steep Trail:		No
Off Trail (scratchy):		No			Slippery Trail Surfaces:		Yes
Use of Hands Required:		No			Boulder Hopping:		No
Difficulty :		Moderate			Water Crossings:		Maybe
Restrooms at Trailhead:		No			Gloves Required:		No

 

Special Instructions:

This is a loop trail starting at the Arnett Canyon East End TH, hiking to the Wood Canyon overlook, then continuing to Forest Road 4 to Telegraph Canyon, then along Arnett Canyon and back to the trailhead.  There are a few places with scree, so bring your hiking sticks.  Also bring snacks and water.  The website reference if for the Arnett Canyon portion of the hike.

Forest Road 4 to the Arnett Canyon Trailhead has been improved, but it is steep so should not be attempted during wet weather. 

Directions:

Drive Felix to Arizona Farms and turn right.  Drive 5 miles to Hwy. 79, turn left and drive 10 miles to US 60 east.  Drive 13 miles and turn right on So. Panther Road.  Drive .5 miles and turn right on Telegraph Canyon Road (at the Fire Station).  Continue on Telegraph Canyon Road for 1.8 miles (your GPS may direct you to the now closed old Forest Road 4 after 1.4 miles, ignore it).  Turn right at the Y onto Forest Road 4, cross a stream and cattle guard and drive an additional .5 mile to the trailhead.