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Saddle Mountain - AZT #22, AZPrint Full | Basic
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Distance One Way 16.4 miles
Trailhead Elevation 3,439 feet
Elevation Gain 2,330 feet
Accumulated Gain 4,400 feet
Author HAZ Hikebot
 Descriptions 12,373
 Routes 8,714
 Photos 17
 Trips 1 map  (6 Miles)
 Age 16
 Location Arizona
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Rated Viewed All Mine Friends
5  2013-05-04 garyc57
5  2013-03-24
 Little Saddle Mountain Tr
 mazatzal
4  2013-03-03 topohiker
14  2013-02-10 Sredfield
17  2012-11-17
 Mazatzal Divide - AZT #23
 JuanJaimeiii
25  2012-08-25 JuanJaimeiii
14  2012-08-12 JuanJaimeiii
17  2012-06-20 Sredfield
10  2012-02-26 Preston the yeti
11  2011-10-21 BobP
20  2011-05-07
 Upper Sheep Creek Loop
 coanbru
3  2011-04-10
 Little Saddle Mountain Tr
 mazatzal
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Mobile Version
Overview: From the underpass under Highway 87 the trail follows a drainage west a short distance and then turns right. It passes one gate and then another one and then swings to the north and goes through another gate. It heads northwest and reaches yet another gate, goes up a drainage, crosses it and gets to another gate. From here it passes under some powerlines and comes to a trail junction. A turn to the left here, another gate and then the trail begins working its way up a drainage. It crosses a small saddle and follows another drainage, curving around to the northeast and then reaching FR 25. It turns to the left onto FR 25 and follows it north. The trail descends down into McFarland Canyon and then heads upstream and follows a side canyon up to a trail junction. It takes the left fork and continues heading uphill. The trail descends down to Thicket Spring and the wilderness boundary, and then climbs steadily up to the junction with the Cornucopia Trail.

Southern Trailhead: Sunflower - Hwy 87

Northern Trailhead: Mt Peely TH - FR 201

Note: This page is open to authors. Hike must be listed South to North as one-way. Do not include an overview as the above is permanent.
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One-Way Notice: This hike is listed as One-Way. When you hike several trails on a single "hike", log it with a generic name that describes the hike. Then link the trails traveled, check out the example.

Directions Preferred Months Nov Mar
Sunrise5:22am Sunset7:23pm
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Forest
Tonto Pass is a forest wide permit for recreational sites and campgrounds. Typically not for trailheads.

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WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.
Page created by joe bartels on Jan 09 2010 12:41 am

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