Petroglyphs – Picacho Mountains (S)

Date:					Destination:		Petroglyphs
Level:		Short			Area:		Picacho Mountains
Approx hike distance in miles:		2			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		100			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		100			Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:					Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		$10
Unpaved miles:		4			Park entry fee per vehicle:		No
Road conditions:		Fair			Website for reference info:		N/A
High clearance vehicle req'd:		Suggested			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		32.83411 -111.38385
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Yes			Uneven Footing:		No
Steep Side Drop-offs:		No			Steep Trail:		No
Off Trail (scratchy):		No			Slippery Trail Surfaces:		No
Use of Hands Required:		No			Boulder Hopping:		No
Difficulty:		Easy			Water Crossings:		No
Restrooms at Trailhead:		No			Gloves Required:		No

 

Special Instructions:

This is an easy hike to a great set of petroglyphs. Bring water and a snack.

Directions:

Turn left on Hunt Highway. Turn right on Attaway. Turn right on 287 (at light). Turn left on 87 (at light). Turn left on Houser Rd. – 12.6 miles from Gallopin’ Goose. Follow Houser Rd. 5.2 miles east to the “T” intersection of Brady Pump Rd, turn left. Go 2.8 miles to T-intersection and turn right on dirt road for 0.2 miles. At fork (by the water tower and small sign for Pioneer Gravel) go left for 1.3 miles. Turn right and go 1.7 miles to parking area on right.