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AZT – Picketpost South (I)

By September 4, 2022 July 15th, 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: 500 SCAMR All Trails Map: No
Recommended gas donation: $10 Website for reference info: N/A
Unpaved miles: 1 Trailhead GPS Coordinates 33.272654, -111.177004
Road Conditions: Good High clearance vehicle req’d: No

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure to check -in

Trail Conditions
Maintained Trail: Yes Uneven footing Yes
Steep side drop-offs Yes Steep Trail: No
Off Trial (scratchy) No Slippery Trail Surfaces: No
Use of hands required: No Boulder Hopping: No
Difficulty: Easy Water Crossings: No
Restrooms at Trailhead: Yes Gloves Required: No

 

Special Instructions:

This is an out-and-back hike on the Arizona Trail along the base of Picketpost Mountain. Great views of Picketpost and the surrounding countryside. 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 past Milepost 221, turn right on FS 231. There is a brown sign for Picketpost Trailhead. Follow the dirt road for approximately 0.3 miles to T in road and turn left. Follow road for 0.7 miles to the trailhead.