Read more of Mare Czinar's hikes at arizonahiking.blogspot.com. ★★★★☆ Difficult / Superior. We saw cows several times during our hike. All rights reserved. Go 1 mile to the parking area. This part of the trail isn't well maintained, and is a scramble, so be ready to use those hands. Virtual Tour of Picketpost Mountain Trail. A little post Thanksgiving hike. Shop for picketpost mountain art from the world's greatest living artists. Other than a short section where the trail descends steeply on a narrow, rocky ridge that’s not recommended for bike or equestrian use, the hike is effortless. The Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park is said to be on the site of Pinal City. Incliner - Mar 13, 2014 7:42 pm Date Climbed: Mar 12, 2014 Great . Picketpost Mountain is a difficult scramble, but the view from the top (and unusual vegetation) make it worth it. It also seemed like maybe several different people had marked the trail. We thought the wall midway up the hill in the distance looked interesting. The arrow made out of stones points to the correct path up to the summit of Picketpost Mountain. With only 5 miles round trip, we knew we were in for a steep one. It's 0.4 miles east of milepost 221. Amazingly grand Arizona hike. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. “LOST (Legends of Superior Trails) is a start, and we envision Superior becoming home to the next best hiking destination in Arizona.”. Then, things got tricky. After about 0.55 miles, there are some Cairns marking an unsigned trail (JCT 1L on the map) that crosses a wash and heads directly towards Picketpost Mountain. This challenging hike requires some route finding skills and scrambling. I consider this hike to be a miniature Flatiron, although much more difficult to actually keep on the trail. Incliner - Mar 13, 2014 7:42 pm Date Climbed: Mar 12, 2014 Great . Directions: From Phoenix, drive east on route 60 towards the small town of Superior. Superior sits in the heart of the mineral-rich Copper Corridor just an hour east of Phoenix where mining is a core industry, but Besich is quick to point out that the area’s treasures extend beyond its ore. “We’re not a mining town. After a rain, the mountains take on a purple-red tint and the plants become vibrant. Caution: This is a long and rather remote hike that requires good route finding skills. A quick overview about the area: In the meantime, hikers can enjoy the many miles of outstanding existing trails in Superior. Working ... Picketpost Mountain Loop, Superior, Arizona Hike - Duration: 13:23. Picketpost has a good trailhead with a toilet after a tight gravel corner. Comment s. To hike Follow US60 towards Superior Arizona. This time we picked the Picketpost Mountain. Maricopa Trail: Usery Mountain Visitor's Center to Bulldog 13.1 mi 21.1 km • 1,079' Up 328.87 m Up • 1,079' Down 328.94 m Down. It Hike in Picketpost Mountain, Arizona, Phoenix Metro Area. This time, we anticipate a drier and faster hike in the opposite direction, which will wake us up with a good climb in the first few miles. We had passed another likely path perhaps a quarter mile prior to encountering this one. A hard hike along a rough trail, Picketpost Mountain is an achievement to be sure, but not for the faint of heart — literally or figuratively. Access Info. The middle 3rd of this trail is just a scramble over a bunch of rocks. This is a difficult hike with almost 2,000 ft of elevation change and lots of scrambling and bouldering to get to the top. Amazingly grand Arizona hike. PICKETPOST MOUNTAIN TRAILHEAD LOCATION: From Phoenix, drive east on route 60 towards the small town of Superior. This challenging hike requires some route finding skills and scrambling. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round. Do NOT turn left here. We’re a town with a world-class mine,” she said. A hard hike along a rough trail, Picketpost Mountain is an achievement to be sure, but not for the faint of heart — literally or figuratively. You don’t climb Picket Post mountain but go around it’s western side as you climb and eventually descend into surround hills.