Address Winkelman, AZ 85192, USA Established 1984 | Designated 1984 (1984) Area 79.72 km² Management Bureau of Land Management | |
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Governing body Bureau of Land Management Similar Across the Creek at Aravaipa, Aravaipa Canyon Ranch, Central Arizona College A, Cobra Ranch ‑ Nature C, Oracle State Park | ||
Why how to backpack spectacular aravaipa canyon wilderness arizona
Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness is a 19,410 acres (7,850 ha) wilderness area located in the U.S. State of Arizona. It forms the northwest border of the Galiuro Mountain range. The wilderness is administered by the BLM and is located northeast of Mammoth, Arizona in Graham and Pinal counties, about 120 miles (190 km) southeast of Phoenix. The wilderness includes the 11-mile (18 km) long Aravaipa Canyon, the surrounding tablelands and nine side canyons.
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- Why how to backpack spectacular aravaipa canyon wilderness arizona
- Aravaipa canyon wilderness
- AccessEdit
- Topographic mapsEdit
- Permits and feesEdit
- References
The Nature Conservancy's Aravaipa Canyon Preserve protects 7,000 acres (28 km2) of private land and is contiguous with the BLM wilderness area. Pedestrian access to the preserve is allowed only with prior authorization from Preserve staff.
Aravaipa canyon wilderness
AccessEdit
From Phoenix, take US Highway 60 to Superior. At Superior, take State Highway 177 to Winkelman. At Winkelman, take State Highway 77 south for 11 miles to Aravaipa Road. Follow Aravaipa Road 12 miles east to the trailhead. Access to the east end of the wilderness is west of Klondyke. A high-clearance vehicle is needed to reach the east trailhead.
At both ends, travel in the canyon requires wading in Aravaipa Creek.
Topographic mapsEdit
7½ minute: Booger Canyon, Brandenburg Mountain, Holy Joe Peak, Oak Grove Canyon
Permits and feesEdit
A permit is required to enter Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness. Use is limited to 50 people per day. Permits can be obtained via the Web.