Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness

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Fall colors near the western end of Aravaipa Canyon

Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness is a Script error: No such module "convert". wilderness area located in the U.S. State of Arizona.

Access

The wilderness is administered by the BLM and is located northeast of Mammoth, Arizona in Graham and Pinal counties, about Script error: No such module "convert". southeast of Phoenix. Pedestrian access to the preserve is allowed only with prior authorization from preserve staff. The area is popular for its recreation, especially its hiking trails and off-roading.[1][2] Visitors can hike to the abandoned cabin at the Parsons Grove site in the Aravaipa Canyon Preserve as of 2013.[3]Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Travel in the canyon requires wading in Aravaipa Creek.

Geography

The Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness forms the northwest border of the Galiuro Mountain range. The wilderness includes the Script error: No such module "convert". long Aravaipa Canyon, the surrounding tablelands and nine side canyons. The Nature Conservancy's Aravaipa Canyon Preserve protects 7,000 acres (28 km2) of private land and is contiguous with the BLM wilderness area.

Permits and fees

A permit and fee are required to enter Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness. Use is limited to 50 people per day. Permits can be obtained from the BLM.

See also

References

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