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Vortex Trail, AZ

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Difficulty 1 of 5
Distance One Way 1.52 miles
Trailhead Elevation 1,992 feet
Elevation Gain 168 feet
Accumulated Gain 322 feet
Kokopelli Seeds 2.59
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8  2012-02-13 AZLOT69
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Overview: Nice loop trail open to hiking, mountain bikes or horses offering nice high views among mature desert plants.
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    Kings Ranch Road, 2 miles north of Highway 60. Parking is near the driveway for the long gone Apacheland movie set. Follow the dirt road back to a gate at the state land boundary. Follow Cougar Trail to Old Horse Trail. Take Old Horse Trail 2/3 mile to posted trailhead.
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