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Picketpost Loop Trail — Tonto National Forest

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United States
Arizona
Pinal County

Picketpost Loop Trail — Tonto National Forest

Moderate

5.0

(3)

23

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Picketpost Loop Trail — Tonto National Forest

03:51

14.0km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2024

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Tonto National Forest

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53 m

Picket Post Mountain & Trailhead

Highlight • Summit

Picket Post Mountain is located near the town of Superior. The name comes from a former military post that was located at the foot of the mountain. At the top …

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1.65 km

Arizona Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

This section of the Arizona Trail follows along the western side of Picketpost Mountain. This is a really popular section of the AZT, and you'll see a bunch of desert plants and flowers in this area.

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7.36 km

Telegraph Canyon Trail

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Telegraph Canyon Trail is a rough and rocky canyon trail through a ravine that goes back and forth between a wide and narrow canyon. This is a popular spot for …

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10.00 km

L.O.S.T. Trail #221

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Picketpost Loop Trail is actually a combination of a few trails circling around Picketpost Mountain. The L.O.S.T. Trail #221 is a winding canyon trail that passes by canyon walls, …

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14.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

990 m

106 m

Surfaces

7.28 km

5.61 km

990 m

106 m

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