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Arnett Canyon – Telegraph Canyon (CI)

By September 9, 2022 July 3rd, 2025 No Comments
Approx hike distance (miles): 5 Area: Superior
Accum elevation gain (feet): N/A Park Entry Fee: No
Low to high elevation gain: 200 SCAMR All Trails Map: Yes
Recommended gas donation: $10 Website for reference info: N/A
Unpaved miles: 1 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
Trail Conditions
Maintained Trail: Yes Uneven footing Yes
Steep side drop-offs No Steep Trail: No
Off Trial (scratchy) No Slippery Trail Surfaces: No
Use of hands required: No Boulder Hopping: No
Difficulty: Easy Water Crossings: Yes
Restrooms at Trailhead: No Gloves Required: No

 

Special Instructions:

This is an out-and-back hike in Arnett Canyon with a turn into Telegraph canyon. There is a possibility of water crossings. There are great views of Arnett Canyon and Picketpost Mountain. Bring water and a 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.