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Amethyst Trail #253

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  2. AZ
  3. …Central AZ
  4. Tonto National Forest
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2.4

Miles

3.8

KM

Point to Point

6,845' 2,086 m

High

5,817' 1,773 m

Low

1,067' 325 m

Up

559' 170 m

Down

13%

Avg Grade (7°)

37%

Max Grade (20°)

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Land Manager: USFS - Tonto National Forest Office

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  3.5 from 2 votes

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in Tonto National Forest

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#14

in Tonto National Forest

#843

in Arizona

#24,734

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Facing west, you can see the McDowell Mountains on the right side of the picture. Taken on Amethyst Trail
May 21, 2019 near Tonto B…, AZ
West face of Four Peaks. You can see the Superstition Mountain in the distance.
May 21, 2019 near Tonto B…, AZ
Looking up at the peak next to Brown's from Amethyst Trail.
May 21, 2019 near Tonto B…, AZ
View of all four peaks west side of the mountain.
May 21, 2019 near Tonto B…, AZ

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Jun 9, 2019
John Wickham
Often overgrown but a few cairns to help guide. There is a nice campsite halfway between trail intersections. Highly recommend using the trail guide.

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