Picketpost Western Loop • Hike • Arizona • All Triplogs • HikeArizona.COM

Globe, AZ

Hiking		Feb 24 2024
		rubywrangler • Triplogs 17

Hiking	9.00 Miles	906 AEG

Hiking	9.00 Miles
	906 ft AEG

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I immediately knew I wanted to come back and climb picketpost when I drove by on the way to white canyon last weekend, but that's not possible right now (or at least a terrible idea). So, I took a stroll around instead. Busy day on the north side; tons of horse traffic in arnett canyon and a few stragglers still coming through with an aravaipa running event. Only a handful of folks on the rest of the route. I kind of hate these circumnav loops because I end up with 50 photos of the same mountain, but this one does look pretty neat from all sides.

Feb 26 2023

mikemcg

Guides 2
Routes 127
Photos 1,478
Triplogs 129

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Joined May 07 2019
Tempe, AZ

Globe, AZ

Hiking		Feb 26 2023
		mikemcg • Triplogs 129

Hiking	9.66 Miles	808 AEG

Hiking	9.66 Miles	4 Hrs 49 Mns	2.19 mph
	808 ft AEG	24 Mns Break

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LOST - Arnett Canyon Segment

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Started just before 1pm, as the rain was finishing up. Went counterclockwise, saving the best for last. The west part of the trail had excellent views of the Superstitions, with snowy peaks, and a great view of Weaver's Needle in the distance. A little bit of up and down, but not much total elevation change. There were a few cattle along the trail, who looked sideways at us, but otherwise didn't really react. The southern and southeast parts of the trail were ugly and desolate, with a lot of burned areas and thorns.

The northeast and north parts of the route were outstanding. The canyon was colorful and varied. Arnett creek was flowing strong, and the rocks weren't even visible at some of the crossings. We had to wade across, and it was impossible to keep our feet dry. One crossing was 24 inches deep at the middle! The chilly water definitely woke us up, but also washed the mud off our shoes, and felt good on my injured Achilles tendon. There were at least 16 crossings, but I lost count. There was a nice area with several cascades and a 3-4 foot high waterfall where we stopped for a little bit.

There were at least 15 vehicles at the trailhead, with multiple people milling about. We only saw 4 people, 1 dog, and no horses (and a lot of horse poop) on the perimeter trail. The views were excellent throughout, except for the south and southeast parts of the trail. Made it back in time to catch the best parts of the Innings Festival. Overall a fun afternoon.

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[ checklist ] Arnett Creek Picketpost Mountain Weavers Needle

Wildflowers Observation Isolated

Arnett Canyon

Medium flow

	Arnett Creek	Medium flow	Medium flow
	See the pictures

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Jan 06 2021

DixieFlyer

Guides 99
Routes 1,487
Photos 16,077
Triplogs 1,377

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Picketpost Gauntlet, AZ

Hiking		Jan 06 2021
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,377

Hiking	13.70 Miles	2,940 AEG

Hiking	13.70 Miles	7 Hrs 26 Mns	2.48 mph
	2,940 ft AEG	1 Hour 55 Mns Break

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Arnett Creek - Telegraph Canyon Loop

Alamo Canyon - AZT #17

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I have been wanting to combine the Picketpost Mountain summit with the loop around the mountain, so we decided to do this hike today. I shamelessly stoleborrowed the name of the hike from @survivordude, who did this hike back in the fall.

We did the summit first and then did the loop CCW. The summit was fun as always. We did not see anyone until we had done most all of the descent.

The first half of the loop was very uninteresting to me. Thankfully things really picked up when we got to Telegraph Canyon and Arnett Creek. There was still some fall foliage along with some water in the creek; some shade cover; and some interesting geology.

If I go out there again to do the circumference instead of doing the full loop I'll start off doing the loop CW from the TH, go through Arnett Creek and Telegraph Canyon, and once the riparian area ends I'll turn around and go back to the TH. The other half of the loop might be worthwhile during spring wildflower season, but other than that it just doesn't seem very interesting to me.

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[ checklist ] Benchmark Graffiti Informational/Interpretive Sign Trail Maintenance Trail Signs and Markings

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[ checklist ] Arnett Creek Picketpost Mountain

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[ checklist ] Autumn - Color Foliage

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Nov 23 2019

The_Eagle

Guides 41
Routes 1,627
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Joined Jan 20 2009
Far NE Phoenix,

Rally 'round Picketpost, AZ

Hiking		Nov 23 2019
		The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,762

Hiking	18.83 Miles	3,297 AEG

Hiking	18.83 Miles	9 Hrs 31 Mns		2.15 mph
	3,297 ft AEG	46 Mns Break	13 LBS Pack

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LOST - Arnett Canyon Segment

Perlite Road Apache Tears

Arnett Creek - Telegraph Canyon Loop

Hill 3464 - Superior

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joebartels

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I can't believe it has been almost 6 years since I've been out here.

#1 change from last time, there is an actual trail around Picketpost now... and a nice one.

Going clockwise on this loop, we enjoyed the morning light in Arnett Creek for some decent views. On the NE portion of this loop, we took a side trip on a portion of the LOST trail, attempting to find the Apache Tears area. No luck this time.

Back on the Picketpost Loop, to switch it up a bit, Joe tied in part of a @kingsnake route, taking us up to Hill 3464. Decent views from up there.

Rock Tank was full from the recent rains and big enough for a Kayak trip.

We attempted to get to the top of Picketpost on the way back, but were running short of daylight.

Fall colors should be good for the next couple of weeks on this loop.

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Arnett Creek

Light flow

	Filaria Spring	Dry	Dry
	Water in the area from recent rain. Could not find the source

Rock Tank

76-100% full

Telegraph Canyon

Pools to trickle

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Jan 02 2017

Frostshocknoob

Routes 228
Triplogs 215

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Joined Sep 05 2014
Phoenix, AZ

Globe, AZ

Hiking		Jan 02 2017
		Frostshocknoob • Triplogs 215

Hiking	5.10 Miles	696 AEG

Hiking	5.10 Miles	2 Hrs 25 Mns	2.28 mph
	696 ft AEG	11 Mns Break

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Mar 30 2015

AZLumberjack

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Triplogs 494

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Joined Feb 17 2010
Apache Junction,

Globe, AZ

Hiking		Mar 30 2015
		AZLumberjack • Triplogs 494

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Occasionally I volunteer my vehicle and time to shuttle hikers from a parking lot where their vehicle has been parked to a point where their hike is to begin. Well, today was one of those times. I followed up on a shuttle request that was posted on the HAZ Forum requesting a ride from Kelvin, where the vehicle was parked, to Picketpost, where the trip was to begin. The three person group from Colorado was going to hit the AZT on mountain bikes.

The bikes and trail gear was dropped off at Picketpost then we drove the vehicles to the AZT trailhead at Kelvin where the driver parked then jumped into my truck for the return. All went well until I missed a turn at Kelvin which chewed up a few minutes and miles ](*,)

but we made up the time on the way back

I had gotten to the Picketpost area quite early as my Verizon cell phone had dropped an hour putting me an hour early for our meetup, so I took advantage of the darkness to get some early morning sunrise shots of the corral and windmill. The sky was too cloudy for good sunrise color but the weather was nice and the early birds were singing.

I stayed around the Picketpost trailhead until the group headed down the trail then left for home. Hope you guys have a good trip.

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On every trip into the Superstitions, I find another Gold Mine. Today the mine was filled with Memories. I can not wait for the next trip.

Nov 30 2014

chumley

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Joined Sep 18 2002
Tempe, AZ

Globe, AZ

Hiking		Nov 30 2014
		chumley • Triplogs 1,994

Hiking	9.30 Miles	928 AEG

Hiking	9.30 Miles	3 Hrs 27 Mns	3.15 mph
	928 ft AEG	30 Mns Break

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[ checklist ] Arboretum Tank Arnett Canyon Arnett Creek Finger Rock - Arnett Canyon Picket Mill Well Picketpost Mountain Telegraph Canyon

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BrunoP

Bobby Rocket Feet agreed to my last minute plan and met me at Picketpost at 7:45. BrunoP lead the way with Blanco and Cup just slightly more apprehensive in the absence of their dear leader. We made the short detour up to Picket Mill for a quick swim and some hydration.

I was happy to see that Telegraph and Arnett are full of brilliant color, the highlight of the day. The trip from Arboretum Tank back to the TH was much shorter than I had anticipated, and we were back at the car by 11:15. BrunoP found random things to bark at while we enjoyed some leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and sweet potatoes along with a delicious beer before heading our separate ways.

:y:

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[ checklist ] Autumn - Color Foliage

Autumn Foliage Observation Moderate
The bottom of Telegraph and the easternmost mile of Arnett are approaching peak. Beautiful colors in there. The rest of the hike is drab desert.

	Arboretum Tank	Dry	Dry
	Nada. Doesn't look like there's been water in this tank for years.

	Arnett Creek	Light flow	Light flow
	Tons of pools. Clear water. Some areas of light flow. Surface water all the way from Telegraph Canyon to just before the dam.

	Picket Mill Well	51-75% full	51-75% full
	Plenty of water in the tank. The trough was full but had some flora growing on the surface.

	Telegraph Canyon	Light flow	Light flow
	Plenty of pools. Areas of light flow. Surface water about 75% of the time from the road to Arnett Creek. Some pools were a bit skunky. Others had crystal clear water.

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Nov 30 2014

BobP

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Joined Feb 26 2008
Scottsdale, AZ

Globe, AZ

Hiking		Nov 30 2014
		BobP • Triplogs 3,214

Hiking	9.30 Miles	928 AEG

Hiking	9.30 Miles
	928 ft AEG

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BrunoP

chumley

Sometimes I'm the last to hear about plans that BrunoP and Chumley make. They exchange text messages and pm's and then Bruno says "I forgot to tell you but we're meeting Chumley and a few friends tomorrow". So I send a text to Chums to confirm and we were off.

I had low expectations for this hike but it turned out to be a winner. :y:

Telegraph Canyon and Arnett Creek areas were super cool. I had no idea there would be so much water and color out there. A few cottonwoods were on display along with a Sycamore that really caught my eye. The palms were an added bonus and totally unexpected. The large swatches of Oleander were also a pleasant surprise and a WTH.

Overall, this turned out much better than I imagined. Thanks for the Dale's and leftovers.

The dogs got along well on the trail but had a few scuffles at the TH while trying to sniff each other.

BrunoP had some sore pads at the end of the day. It usually happens transitioning between water and rocks/sand/dirt. It also happens in combo snow and trail hikes.

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Dec 28 2013

The_Eagle

Guides 41
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Joined Jan 20 2009
Far NE Phoenix,

Picketpost-Up-Down-and Around, AZ

Hiking		Dec 28 2013
		The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,762

Hiking	13.00 Miles	3,100 AEG

Hiking	13.00 Miles	7 Hrs 36 Mns		1.97 mph
	3,100 ft AEG	1 Hour Break	14 LBS Pack

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joebartels

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Fourth annual New Years Eve hike with Denny. Joey joined us also.
I have a bunch of the "Popular" hikes I need to do, and I was finally able to knock the Picketpost Summit off the list. The circumference around Picketpost was an added bonus.

From the TH, it's hard to believe this can actually be climbed. Following two experienced Picketpostians, this should be a piece of cake. Well we made it up using the wrong "Right" route. Left is the preferred route going up, as the route we took would be slick going down.

Enjoyed the views up top, took the
obligitory New Years photo :next:

http://hikearizona.com/photo=383571 and started back down.
Views up top :next:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?edit=vd&v=b8CxZ0V351c

On the way down ran into a couple of HAZ lurkers, Louie and Dan that were excited to meet "The Hike Arizona Boys". Joe Bartels, Tortisehiker, and...can't remember your screen name. So for 2014, I've officially become The Eagle

The rest of this hike, once down, went CCW around Picketpost, through Telegraph Canyon and Arnett Creek. This is a real sweet area that I'm surprised does not get more traffic. The trip around is about 9.25 miles with minimal elevation gain. The riparian areas blew me away.

Thanks for another sucessful New Years hike Denny and Joe!

Happy HAZ Year to all.

Now... I have a list that I need to get back to for this year.

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[ checklist ] Arnett Canyon Arnett Creek Picketpost Mountain

Autumn Foliage Observation Isolated

Arboretum Tank

Dry

	Arnett Creek	Light flow	Light flow
	Flowing from Telegraph Creek, half way to route 60

	Telegraph Canyon	Light flow	Light flow
	Plenty of clear filterable water

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Dec 28 2013

Tortoise_Hiker

Guides 1
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Joined Apr 02 2005
Mesa, AZ

Picketpost-Up-Down-and Around, AZ

Hiking		Dec 28 2013
		Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,655

Hiking	13.00 Miles	3,100 AEG

Hiking	13.00 Miles	7 Hrs 36 Mns	1.71 mph
	3,100 ft AEG

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The_Eagle

My last chance to get out with Bruce and Joe before the New Year. Bruce put this together. We went up the right side and came down the other right side

. The mailbox was pretty full. The views were great today. On the way down we ran into a couple guys that knew HAZ well and how to use it but were not posters. This part of the hike would make for a nice hike in itself. From there we got to reminisce as we hiked a little section of the AZT. The rest of the way around the mountain was new to me. It turned out to be a pretty cool area with some nice riparian areas and cool rock formations. The weather was awesome too. Great hike and Bruce and Joe were a blast to hike with as always. Thanks Gents and have a safe and Happy New Year! :y:

Autumn Foliage Observation Isolated

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Apr 29 2012

johnlp

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chandler,az

Gila River Canyons - AZT #16

Globe, AZ

Hiking		Apr 29 2012
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

Hiking	8.81 Miles	1,083 AEG

Hiking	8.81 Miles
	1,083 ft AEG

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Did this hike following a Picketpost summit hike. Went about a mile past the end of the official gps track, which puts you on Telegraph Canyon Rd. I didn't see the Apache Tears mine. Not sure exactly where it is. Also went almost a half mile further on the AZT past the fork. Not much new to see though. Checked out some of the mines up on the west side of the wash on the way back. Some cool stuff there. Decent amount of wildflowers still around, even some poppies. Foxtail and gnats are nasty.

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Feb 18 2001

mazatzal

Routes 36
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Joined Jul 28 2004
Scottsdale, AZ

Gila River Canyons - AZT #16

Globe, AZ

Backpack		Feb 18 2001
		mazatzal • Triplogs 1,348

Backpack	18.30 Miles	3,420 AEG

Backpack	18.30 Miles	2 Days
	3,420 ft AEG

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Alamo Canyon - AZT #17