Cactus BM 2676, AZ

Overview
The second highest summit to Sacaton Peak of the arc-shaped granitic Sacaton Mountains located along the Gila River Indian Community's southern boundary.


Hike
After gapping a fence, bear north across the mellow cactus flats, eventually following a wash until its end. At this ½-mile point, the route begins a steep direct ascent of the southern side of the peak. It's one mile total to the benchmark from the SR 387 pull-off.The official route continues by descending the north side of the mountaintop, curving along a scenic ridge before dropping into a wash similar to Box Canyon of SoMo. Once back at the desert base level, the route bears south to eventually merge with an obscure road that returns to the parking.

Synopsis
Notably, a litter-free and mostly undisturbed landscape when compared to many other areas in Arizona that have immense side-by-side pressures and the accompanying beer cans, trigger trash, broken vehicle parts, etc. For the boulderers, a few quality, finer-grained plutons are dispersed here and there in this range.

2025-05-17 pseudalpine