Devil’s Canyon Trail (I)
| Date: | Destination: | Oak Flat Campground | |||||
| Level: | Intermediate | Area: | Superior | ||||
| Approx hike distance in miles: | 6 | Hike leader: | |||||
| Low to high elevation gain: | 248 | Hike leader phone: | |||||
| Accum elevation gain in feet: | 900 | 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: | None | ||||
| Road conditions: | Good | Website for reference info: | https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/arizona/devils-canyon-trail | ||||
| High clearance vehicle req'd: | No | Trailhead GPS coordinates: | 33.30753, -111.05075 | ||||
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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: | Some shale surface | ||||
| Use of Hands Required: | No | Boulder Hopping: | No | ||||
| Difficulty : | 4 | Water Crossings: | No | ||||
| Difficulty : | No | Gloves Required: | No | ||||
Special Instructions:
This hike starts at the Oak Flat Campground and follows rugged forest service roads leading to dramatic rock formations and spectacular views. There are a few strenuous climbs and rocky descents. Bring hiking sticks, lunch and water.
Directions:
Take Felix Road to Arizona Farms Road and turn right. Go north on Highway 79 for 9.5 miles, and merge onto Highway 60 east towards Superior. Drive 18.6 miles and turn right onto Magma Shaft 9 Road. In about .25 miles turn left into the Oak Flat Campground. Park near the Forest Service sign.