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Carter Trail #34, AZ

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Difficulty 4 of 5
Distance One Way 4.7 miles
Trailhead Elevation 4,206 feet
Elevation Gain 2,067 feet
Accumulated Gain 2,300 feet
Kokopelli Seeds 12.36
 Interest Historic & Perennial Creek
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Expand MapOverview: This trail follows the route of an old road to the former site of the historic Carter Sawmill in the western Pinaleno Mountains. The trail departs from Forest Road 156 (Taylor Canyon Road) at the 4200 foot contour in North Taylor Canyon and crosses a low ridge into Carter Canyon. It then travels up Carter Canyon to Carter Sawmill Spring.






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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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    High Clearance possible when dry
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    From the junction of highways 191 and 70 in Safford, AZ, follow highway 70 west approximately 9.6 miles, just past the town of Pima, AZ, and turn left (west) onto Tripp Canyon Road (there is a sign next to the highway, at milepost 329.8). Follow Tripp Canyon Road for 0.65 miles, then turn left on Patterson Mesa Road. Follow Patterson Mesa Road for 0.25 miles, then turn right (west) at Grand View Lane. After 0.3 miles on this unsigned road (this is forest road 286/Tripp Canyon Road), you will come to a fork. Stay left. Continue another 8.1 miles on forest road 286 to the signed junction with Forest Road 156 (Taylor Canyon Road). Turn left and follow Forest Road 156 (high clearence 2wd possible when dry) for approximately 4.15 miles to the unsigned junction with the Carter Trail #34, which appears to be an atv trail at its start.
    page created by PrestonSands on Sep 15 2010 12:56 am
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