Barnhardt - Sandy Saddle Loop Photoset • diablo • 2025-10-25 • HikeArizona.COM

Barnhardt - Sandy Saddle Loop, AZ

	2025-10-25
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Barnhardt - Sandy Saddle Loop

Payson, AZ

Barnhardt - Sandy Saddle Loop

Payson, AZ

Hiking	13.31 Miles	2,811 AEG

Hiking	13.31 Miles	6 Hrs	2.32 mph
	2,811 ft AEG	16 Mns Break

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Spent the night near Barnhardt trailhead and got an early start around 6 Saturday morning. Made good time getting up to Big Kahuna before the real adventure started. I planned on this loop but in a crunch for time I decided to just take Sandy Saddle trail to check out the Twins. I soon realized this was a big mistake as Sandy Saddle “trail” is in the worst shape I’ve seen any trail. After 1/4 mile or so the trail is completely gone and you have to push through bushes. We persevered for a while before deciding this is going to be too long and it is downright un enjoyable. Upper Barnhardt Canyon runs through this area which was a nice reward for our troubles. Made good time getting back and despite all of the scratches it was a great day!

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