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Asking is the hardest part by chumley  Private Property Warning This track crosses two pieces of private property. Both are active ranches with owners who live on the property. Property owners, guests, farmhands, horses and other stock are likely to be encountered. Accessing the Apache Creek Wilderness using this route without obtaining permission from BOTH land owners is trespassing and subject to Arizona laws. Get permission first! Hike Park on the south side of Walnut Creek Road (CR125) at a rarely used and unmarked ranch access road. The property between Walnut Creek Road and the ranch gate is Forest Service property. Hike east along the fence line toward some old vehicles and farm equipment. From here head south 200 yards across the first segment of ranch property, dropping down into Walnut Creek to the left of a single tree. Cross the creek (usually dry) and climb the south bank to the gated fence and a line of trees between two farm fields. Hike south 250 yards along the fence line between the two fields (the second ranch property). Cross the farm access road, and exit the ranch through another gate. The forest service wilderness is on the west side of the fence. The road that climbs the hill on the east side is ranch property. Continue south 0.3 miles over the hill and turn east 200 yards along the fence line to another gate. An old wilderness sign exists here, and the new sign is 150 yards south of here along with the signed junctions of the Graver Wash Trail and the Apache Creek Trail. ** Don't hike here without permission from property owners ** Gate Policy: If a gate is closed upon arrival, leave it closed after you go through. If it is open, leave it open. Leaving a closed gate open may put cattle in danger. Closing an open gate may cut them off from water. Please be respectful, leave gates as found. One-Way Notice This hike is listed as One-Way. 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.
