In response to big_load's reply:

Yeah, although I don't have a GPS unit, I imagine those might be helpful, as I can still plot them on my topo.

From your post I also gather that there were SOME trail signs? That's more than I expected!

Well, due to lack of rain/water, I've decided to ditch my Chiricahua trip and have decided to go to the Galiuro wilderness. My friend and I are going to do the Tortilla trail; Powers Garden; Rattlesnake; East Divide loop out of the Deer Creek TH. Gonna drive out there THIS Friday, and need to be bac...

Looks like a nice spot though. Perhaps something closer to my destination?

Anything near Wilcox, or Tucscon that anyone know of?

My buddy and I are going backcountry camping in the Chiricahua Wilderness in mid-April (thinking of a 3 day loop starting at the South Fork trailhead, but thats open to change). We will be leaving from Phoenix (North Phoenix, near Moon Valley). Love to car camp as well as backcountry camp. We plan o...

I recommend the Superstitions. They're close by, with more trip options than you can count. Hmmmm. Ya know, I didn't even think of the Superstitions. And what more wonderful a place to spend Halloween. I've never been there. How out-of-control do you guys think/know the crowds will be around Hallow...

Newbie poster here, and new to AZ as well (from flat Chicago). My hiking buddy from Chicago is coming down in late Oct. and we are looking for a nice backcountry trip. Ideally, we are looking for something that allows backcountry camping, is fairly remote and rugged (ie, won't see the lights of Tucs...