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Statistics |
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| Distance One Way |
31 miles |
| Trailhead Elevation |
5,787 feet |
| Elevation Gain |
1,600 feet |
| Accumulated Gain |
6,050 feet |
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2013-04-20 |
| Mine between FR25a and FR |
| topohiker |
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17 |
2013-03-23 |
| Rock Creek/barnhardt Loop |
| BiFrost |
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22 |
2013-02-02 |
| Rock Creek Trail #42 - Ma |
| BiFrost |
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2012-11-17 | JuanJaimeiii |
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2012-08-25 |
| Saddle Mountain - AZT #22 |
| JuanJaimeiii |
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2011-11-26 |
| Mazatzal Divide Trail #23 |
| JuanJaimeiii |
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2011-09-30 |
| North Peak Trail |
| joe bartels |
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2011-05-08 | BobP |
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20 |
2011-05-07 |
| Upper Sheep Creek Loop |
| coanbru |
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2011-04-29 |
| Mazatzal Divide Trail #23 |
| mazatzal |
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2011-03-26 |
| Rock Creek Trail #42 - Ma |
| nonot |
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2011-03-13 | te-wa |
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Official Route
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| Mazatzal Divide - AZT #23
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22.45 mi 6,051 ft |
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| Mazatzal Divide - AZT #23
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22.21 mi 3,948 ft |
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| Rock Creek/Barnhardt Loop
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20.01 mi 5,765 ft |
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| Rock Creek Trail #42 - Mazatzals
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20.13 mi 4,828 ft |
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| Mazatzal Divide Trail #23
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25.36 mi 5,924 ft |
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| GPS Joe search 2012-04-27
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3.99 mi 2,499 ft |
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| Rock Creek Trail #42 - Mazatzals
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20.43 mi 6,025 ft |
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| Drive to Peeley TH
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10.7 mi 2,158 ft |
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| Nearby Hikes |
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Area Water Sources |
| direct air miles away to trailhead |
| 0.4 • | Mount Catherine 7358 - Mazatzal |
| 0.4 • | Cornucopia-Thicket Spring Loop |
| 0.4 • | Mazatzal Divide: Peeley to Y-Bar |
| 0.4 • | Mount Peeley Summit |
| 0.4 • | Upper Sheep Creek Loop |
| 0.4 • | Sheep Mountain Peak 6996 - Mazatzal |
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Woolly Mule's Ears |
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Maverick Shale |
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| Mobile Version  Overview: This entire passage is on the Mazatzal Divide Trail (#23). From the junction with the Cornucopia Trail 0.5 miles from the Mt. Peely Trailhead the route works its way up and around Mt. Peely. It passes the wilderness boundary, gets around the head of a drainage and then turns to the north and follows a ridgeline. It circles counter-clockwise around an unnamed peak and then descends down to the Bear Spring turnoff and then the Fisher Spring turnoff. It climbs up and over the previous ridgeline and drops down to the Shake Tree Trail junction. From here the trail continues north and downhill, passing Mazatzal Peak. The trail climbs and then drops again down to the Barnhardt Trail junction. Turning west the trail continues downhill, passing Chilson Spring, contouring for a short ways and then climbs above the North Fork of Deadman Creek. It passes Horse Camp Seep, continues climbing and reaches Hopi Spring. The trail crosses the upper end of Deadman Creek, heads west and then turns north and begins descending along the east side of Maverick Basin. The trail continues northbound and then turns to the west and comes to The Park.
Southern Trailhead: Mt Peeley TH
Northern Trailhead: The Park - junction of Trail #23 & #24
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. - HAZ HikebotOne-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. |
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Nov Mar |
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Sunrise | 5:22am |
Sunset | 7:23pm |
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| Fees / Permit |
ForestTonto Pass is a forest wide permit for recreational sites and campgrounds. Typically not for trailheads. |
Directions
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Print Version  To hike Mount Peeley: Usually closed for winter and not advised when wet. Drive 4.75 miles northeast of Sunflower, AZ on AZ 87 past mile marker 222. At the top of the long climb turn left (west) on to FR 626. Drive 1.25 miles on this winding paved road to a junction with a gravel road entering from the right. Cross the cattle guard and drive another 1.25 miles to a 3-way junction; stay right on to FR 201 and continue 9.5 miles along this narrow, twisting road to the Mount Peeley trailhead and a small parking area. The AZT is 0. 5 miles west of the parking lot along the Cornucopia Trail (#86) where Passage 22 lies to the south, and Passage 23, also called the Mazatzal Divide Trail, heads north. | |
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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. |
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