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    Arizona Trail to North Happy Camp Road Loop

    Difficulty
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    Moderate
    Duration
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    3-4h
    Distance
    This reflects the return distance of this route as measured by the GPS file.
    12.7 km
    Elevation
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    197 m
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    Directions to Trailhead

    The Arizona Trail to North Happy Camp Road Loop is a 12.7 km loop hike in the Tonto National Forest with diverse scenery and excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. It’s good for hikers and birdwatchers, but you won’t find much traffic out here. Part of the route shows off the rolling hills of the desert and part takes you through a dramatic canyon. You’ll need a capable vehicle to reach this trailhead.

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    Route Description for Arizona Trail to North Happy Camp Road Loop

    The Arizona Trail to North Happy Camp Road Loop is a lesser-traveled adventure in the Tonto National Forest with interesting scenery and lots of wildlife to spot. You’ll hike a loop section through the desert hills followed by an out and back section through a red rock canyon. Birders will love this hike.

    The trailhead requires a very capable vehicle to reach due to the poor condition of the road. We also highly advise bringing a downloaded GPS track as you may not have cell service out here. Avoid this hike in the heat of summer and bring lots of water.

    From the trailhead, head out onto the loop portion of the hike. Take the road to the top of the lop, where you pick up the Arizona Trail. Take care to check your map coming out of washes as the route can be lost on the other side. Back at the trailhead, hike out into the canyon, following the wash. There are impressive trees and cacti here. At the end of the canyon trail, turn back and retrace your steps to the trailhead.

    Getting to the Arizona Trail to North Happy Camp Road Loop Trailhead

    The trailhead for the Arizona Trail to North Happy Camp Road Loop is at the end of North Happy Camp Canyon Road.

    Route Information

    • Backcountry Campground

      No

    • When to do

      October-April

    • Pets allowed

      Yes - On Leash

    • Family friendly

      Yes

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      Low

    • Route Type

      Loop

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