Short Hike

Short Hikes

Arnett Canyon – Apache Tears (S)

  Special Instructions: This is a loop hike with a short steep climb. There is the possibility of water crossings. This hike is an excellent opportunity to collect a few Apache tears. Bring water and snack. Forest Road 4 to the Arnett Canyon Trailhead is rough and steep, it should not be attempted during wet weather.  A high clearance vehicle is preferable, but a Subaru Outback navigated it just fine. 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.

Arnett Canyon – East End (S)

  Special Instructions: This is an out and back hike in Arnett Canyon with great views of the canyon. There is a slight chance of water in the creek bed. Bring water and a snack. (Fall color). Forest Road 4 to the Arnett Canyon Trailhead is rough and steep, it should not be attempted during wet weather.  A high clearance vehicle is preferable, but a Subaru Outback navigated it just fine. 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.

Arnett Canyon – Telegraph Canyon (S)

  Special Instructions: This is an out-and-back hike in Arnett Canyon with a turn into Telegraph canyon. There is a possibility of a water crossing. There are great views of Picketpost Mountain and Arnett Canyon. Bring water and snack. Forest Road 4 to the Arnett Canyon Trailhead is rough and steep, it should not be attempted during wet weather.  A high clearance vehicle is preferable, but a Subaru Outback navigated it just fine. 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.

Arnett Canyon Trail (S)

  Special Instructions: This is a loop hike leaving from the Picketpost Trailhead and returning on Arnett Canyon Trail. Great views of Picketpost and the surrounding canyon. Bring water and a snack. 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 toward 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.

AZT – Florence Kelvin Rd South (S)

  Special Instructions: This is an out-and-back hike on the Arizona Trail heading south from the trailhead. The trail meanders along rolling hills with views of the surrounding mountains. Bring water and a snack. (Spring flowers) Directions: Take Felix to Arizona Farms Rd, turn right. Turn left (north) onto AZ 79, drive 9.7 miles to Hwy 60 East. Travel east on Hwy 60 for 14.6 miles exit 227, turn south on AZ-177. Travel south on AZ-177 15.6 miles. Turn right onto E Florence-Kelvin Hwy. Road sign says Kelvin Riverside. In 2.5 miles the parking area will be on your left.

AZT – Happy Canyon South (S)

  Special Instructions: This is an out-and-back hike on the Arizona Trail in a beautiful small canyon. Bring water and a snack. Directions: Take Felix Rd. north to Arizona Farm Rd. Turn right. Turn left (north) on AZ 79. Take the right ramp onto Hwy 60 East toward Globe. Half a mile past mile marker 222, turn left onto FS 357. Take an immediate right on FS 8. At 1.3 miles take left fork onto FS 650. Follow FS 650 for 2.7 miles to trail. Park just beyond trail and yellow pedestrian sign.

AZT – Hwy 60 North (S)

  Special Instructions: This is an out-and-back hike on the Arizona Trail. There are good views of Picketpost Mountain to the south, and the Superstitions to the north. Bring water and a snack. Directions: Take Felix Rd north to AZ Farms Rd., turn right. Turn left (north) on AZ 79. Take the right ramp onto Hwy 60 East toward Globe. Drive 10 miles until you see mile marker 222, then drive 0.7 miles past mile marker 222, and turn left (cross westbound Hwy 60) onto East Arboretum Rd/FS Rd 357. Turn left at the first intersection and go 0.3 miles to the intersection with E Hewett Station Rd. (unmarked) Turn right and go another 0.2 miles to the trailhead parking on the right.

AZT – Kelvin North (S)

  Special Instructions: This is an out-and-back hike on the Arizona Trail going north with great views of the Gila River. Bring water and a snack. (Fall leaves) Directions: Take Felix Rd north; turn right (east) on Arizona Farms Road; turn left (north) on AZ 79; turn right to merge onto Hwy 60 east toward Globe. Take Exit 227 for AZ 177 south. Travel 16 miles and turn right on east Florence Kelvin Hwy. Road sign says Kelvin Riverside. Drive 1.2 miles; just before the bridge, turn right. Drive 0.2 miles and stay to the left. Look for a small AZ Trail sign there. Go 0.2 miles and turn left into parking lot.