Arnett Canyon – Apache Tears (S)

Date:					Destination:		Arnett Canyon - Apache Tears
Level:		Short			Area:		Superior
Approx hike distance in Miles:		4			Hike leader:
Low to high eevation gain:		400			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		N/A			Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:					Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		$10
Unpaved miles:		1			Park entry fee per vehicle:		No
Road conditions:		Fair			Website for reference info:		N/A
High clearance vehicle req'd:		Suggested			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		33.257778, -111.12755
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Yes			Uneven Footing:		Yes
Steep Side Drop-offs:		No			Steep Trail:		Yes
Off Trail (scratchy):		No			Slippery Trail Surfaces:		No
Use of Hands Required:		No			Boulder Hopping:		No
Difficulty:		Moderate			Water Crossings:		Yes
Restrooms at Trailhead:		No			Gloves Required:		No

 

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.