| Approx hike distance (miles): | 7 | Area: | Superior |
| Accum elevation gain (feet): | N/A | Park Entry Fee: | No |
| Low to high elevation gain: | 1200 | SCAMR All Trails Map: | No |
| Recommended gas donation: | $10 | Website for reference info: | hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=20053 |
| Unpaved miles: | 2 | Trailhead GPS Coordinates | 33.257778, -111.12755 |
| Road Conditions: | Fair | High clearance vehicle req’d: | Suggested |
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure to check -in |
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| Maintained Trail: | Mainly | Uneven footing | Yes |
| Steep side drop-offs | Yes | Steep Trail: | Yes |
| Off Trial (scratchy) | Yes | Slippery Trail Surfaces: | No |
| Use of hands required: | No | Boulder Hopping: | Yes |
| Difficulty: | Strenuous | Water Crossings: | Yes |
| Restrooms at Trailhead: | No | Gloves Required: | No |
Special Instructions:
This is a loop hike starting and ending in Arnett Canyon. The trail goes up Telegraph canyon and over a shoulder of Picketpost Mountain. Great views of Picketpost Mountain. Bring water, snack and lunch.
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.
