Devil’s Canyon Trail (UI)
| Date: | Destination: | Devil's Canyon Trail | |||||
| Level: | Upper Intermediate (UI) | Area: | Superior | ||||
| Approx Hike Distance in Miles: | 7 | Hike Leader: | |||||
| Low to High Elevation Gain: | 400 | Hike Leader Phone: | |||||
| Accum. Elevation Gain in Feet: | 1100 | 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: | Good | Website for reference info: | 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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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: | Strenuous | Water Crossings: | No | ||||
| Restrooms at Trailhead: | Yes | Gloves Required: | No | ||||
Special Instructions:
This hike starts at the Oak Flat Campground and follows rugged forest service roads leading to dramatic rock formations. There are several strenuous climbs and very rocky descents. Bring hiking sticks, lunch and water.
Directions:
Take Felix Road to Arizona Farms Road, turn right. Go north on Highway 79 and follow to Highway 60. Turn east (right) on Highway 60 for 28 miles to North Magma Shaft 9 Road (4 miles past the Hwy 77 turn-off) and turn right. Drive about 0.3 miles to Oak Flat Campground and park.