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    Hikes/United States/Arizona/Tonto National Forest

    Alamo Canyon via Picketpost and Arizona Trail

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    Moderate
    Duration
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    2-3h
    Distance
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    8.4 km
    Elevation
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    229 m
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    Alamo Canyon via Picketpost and Arizona Trail is a 8.4 km out and back hike that leads you through a canyon next to Picketpost Mountain in Tonto National Forest. Previously used as a battleground in efforts by Geroge Stoneman to seize this land from the Yavapai, Picketpost is now an area for campers and hikers to appreciate Arizona’s rugged scenery. This route is quite relaxed and good for most skill levels.

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    Route Description for Alamo Canyon via Picketpost and Arizona Trail

    Back in the late 1800s, General George Stoneman and his troops chose the base of Picketpost Mountain as the site of their camp. They sought to seize the land from the native Yavapai and planned to use the butte as a natural barrier. The mountain was given its current nickname by these troops. This hike travels underneath Picketpost Mountain into Alamo Canyon.

    The route begins at the Picketpost Trailhead. You’ll follow the Arizona Trail, which runs through the whole state from top to bottom, for the first 0.3 km. Stay left where the route that heads up to the summit of the mountain splits off.

    Continue along the canyon, hiking just above the wash. The elevation gain is very spread-out, so enjoy meandering along the canyon. This area was recently affected by a fire, so the vegetation and scenery will change every year as the area recovers. At the end of the route, turn around and retrace your steps back to the trailhead.

    Getting to the Alamo Canyon via Picketpost and Arizona Trail Trailhead

    The trailhead for the Alamo Canyon via Picketpost and Arizona Trail is on Alamo Canyon Road off State Route 80.

    Route Information

    • Backcountry Campground

      Picketpost Dispersed Camping

    • When to do

      September-May

    • Pets allowed

      Yes - On Leash

    • Family friendly

      Yes

    • Route Signage

      Good

    • Crowd Levels

      Moderate

    • Route Type

      Out and back

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