This trail branches off the Crest Trail #270 along the stretch that lies between Flys Park and Round Park, just south of the Wilderness Boundary. Centella Trail heads east from a junction where the Long Park, Crest and Flys Peak trails intersect.
Flys Peak Trail goes up and over the top of that mountain's 9,666 foot summit. Along the way, it negotiates one of steepest climbs in this part of the Chiricahuas. A good overlook is available a short distance south and west of the summit.
When hiking 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.
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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Directions
Road
FR / Dirt Road / Gravel - Car Okay
To Rustler Park CG Trailhead From Tucson, take I-10 east to Willcox. From Willcox, head south on AZ Highway 186 for 33 miles. Turn left (east) on AZ Highway 181 toward Chiricahua National Monument and drive 3 miles, then turn right (south) on FR 42 (Pinery Canyon Road). Continue up Pinery Canyon on FR 42 for 12 miles to the junction with FR 42D (Rustler Park Road), at Onion Saddle. Turn right and drive about 2.8 miles on FR 42D to the signed parking area for Rustler Park Trailhead on the left.
Forest Roads 42 and 42D are gravel roads suitable for passenger vehicles. Open from April through November, they are not plowed and are usually closed following early or late season snowstorms. These roads are rough and dusty and may be muddy and slick after a rain.
2009-08-11 Preston Sands: Sign at Rustler Park TH indicates trailhead parking is $5.00. It was not there last October.
2009-09-22 Vashti: Campground fees are currently $10/night, trailhead parking is listed as $5/night on the sign.
2021-10-06 JoelHazelton: Trailhead parking is $8.00
From PHX (I-10 & AZ-51) 243 mi - about 4 hours 28 mins From TUC (Jct 1-10 & Grant) 134 mi - about 2 hours 53 mins From FLG (Jct I-17 & I-40) 387 mi - about 6 hours 34 mins
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