Arnett Canyon – Picketpost Key Exchange (CI)
| Date: | Destination: | Arnett Canyon - Picketpost Key Exchange | |||||
| Level: | Casual Intermediate (CI) | Area: | Superior | ||||
| Approx Hike Distance in Miles: | 5 | Hike Leader: | |||||
| Low to High Elevation Gain: | N/A | Hike Leader Phone: | |||||
| Accum Elevation Gain in Feet: | 400 | 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: | See below | Website for reference info: | N/A | ||||
| High Clearance Vehicle Req'd: | See below | Trailhead GPS coordinates: | See below | ||||
TRAIL CONDITIONS |
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| 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 : | Easy | Water Crossings: | No | ||||
| Restrooms at Trailhead: | Yes/No | Gloves Required: | No | ||||
Special Instructions:
This is a one-way hike through Arnett Canyon with great views of the canyon and Picketpost Mountain. 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.
To Picketpost Trailhead: Just past mile marker 221 turn right (south) on FR 231. There is a brown sign for Picketpost Trailhead. Follow the dirt road for approx 0.3 miles to T in road and turn left. Follow this road for 0.7 miles to the trailhead. Road conditions are good. GPS coordinates: 33.272654, -111.177004.
To Arnett Creek Trailhead: Follow US 60 East to Panther Dr. (GPS may say S. Mary Dr.) Turn right and follow past the fire station. Turn right on Golf Course Rd (GPS may say Telegraph Rd). Go 1.2 miles to the end of pavement. Continue on dirt road and turn right on Forest Service Rd 4. Take the right hand fork and proceed a few hundred yards to park vehicles along the road near the berm. There is no formal trailhead. Road conditions fair, high clearance vehicle suggested. GPS coordinates: 33.26172, -111.12330.