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| | Arizona has so much to offer the wilderness lovers. Every single Arizona great outdoors trail has something unique to offer. Can’t wait to get out in the outdoors, Sycamore Trail in Greenlee County, Arizona is such an outstanding location. With its 10 miles of walking distance; it's longer than many trails. Sycamore Trail has a total elevation difference of 2,256 feet, and that is about average. Hiking trails for trekking, and backpacking can be found all over Arizona; one of these is Sycamore Trail in Greenlee County. This wilderness trail has only one |
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trailhead, so you'll be backcountry trekking it in and back out. This walk shouldn't take more than 9 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Summertime brings highs in the 70's to Sycamore Trail. During the dark hours of summer temperatures dip
| | down into the 40's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's, and night lows at Sycamore Trail all through the winter typically dip into the 10's. This is a backpacking trail that is quite long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. These hiking and backpacking trails here in the San Francisco Mountains are a splendid way to explore these hills. The length of Sycamore Trail is on the longer side having an average number of uphill miles which makes this backpacking and hiking trail glorious for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Here in Arizona | |
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trekking is a fine idea. Not much precipitation falls here at Sycamore Trail; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain, and May is when it's the driest. Some parts of Sycamore Trail are much higher up than other parts of the trail, so keep in mind that you
may need to dress differently at different elevations. This is one of many backpacking and hiking trails in the surrounding vicinity. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in site. Sometimes this backpacking trail gets really dry, so make sure you check
current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Many miles from the most adjacent settlement you have Sycamore Trail, and it is an outstanding hiking trail.
Briefly about the general area:
All the outdoors cool things in the
vicinity of Sycamore Trail will keep you coming back over and over. Paddling on San Francisco River is so much fun, and Franz Spring is an inspiring spot to stop by while you're here. If you're here at Sycamore Trail, you could have a look at Bush Creek; camping at Upper Blue Campground
is always a tremendous experience.
All year is a great time in the San Francisco Mountains if you love the outdoors. A brilliant place near Sycamore Trail is Whoa Canyon, and needless to say Largo Creek flows through this neighborhood. While you're here at Sycamore Trail it's
a good idea to check out Bonanza Bill Flat; whitewater paddling is nice on Blue River.
Life's too short to enjoy all the amusing stuff in the San Francisco Mountains. Do set aside some time for Cow Flat if you're here at Sycamore Trail, and there's a forest here called Apache
National Forest. A journey to Sycamore Trail wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Cow Flat Spring; if you came to camp Blue Crossing Campground is a great place to do that.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 33.6053, Longitude -109.1172
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 10 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 2256 feet
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| These outdoors activities are available near Sycamore Trail. |
| | Trails Near Sycamore Trail:
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Little Blue Creek Forty-one Trail, Greenlee
County
, 4 miles away, 17.8 hiking miles, 1688 feet elevation difference |
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Foote Creek Seventy-six Trail, Greenlee
County
, 8 miles away, 9.5 hiking miles, 2865 feet elevation difference |
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Blue River One Hundred One Trail, Greenlee
County
, 11 miles away, 21.7 hiking miles, 3112 feet elevation difference |
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Steeple Mesa Seventy-Three Trail, Greenlee
County
, 12 miles away, 14.6 hiking miles, 2887 feet elevation difference |
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Stray Horse Canyon Trail Twenty, Greenlee
County
, 13 miles away, 13.6 hiking miles, 894 feet elevation difference |
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Raspberry Trail Thirty-five, Greenlee
County
, 13 miles away, 8.1 hiking miles, 3036 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Sycamore Trail:
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Blue River, Greenlee County
County
, 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 34 miles long (Blue Crossing to Forest Service Road 475) |
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San Francisco River, Catron County
County
, 18 miles away, Class II-III - 40 miles long (San Francisco to Pleasanton) |
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San Francisco River, Greenlee County
County
, 22 miles away, Class -blank- - 40 miles long (Alma to Clifton) |
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San Francisco River, Catron County
County
, 24 miles away, Class II - 40 miles long (Lower San Francisco Hot Springs to Clifton Arizona) |
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