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An easier trail that will lead visitors past ancient petroglyphs.


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2.7

Miles

4.3

KM

Point to Point

2,901' 884 m

High

2,414' 736 m

Low

487' 149 m

Up

48' 15 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

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This is an easy/intermediate trail with minimal elevation change. However, the majority of this trail exists in the bottom of a seasonal dry wash, so hiking in areas of soft sand may be a challenge for some individuals. Keep your eyes peeled along this trail and you might see some petroglyphs. This hike also offers excellent views of the various cacti found in the Sonoran Desert.

If you are heading southwest on the trail, you'll eventually climb out of the wash, curve around a series of hills, before connecting to Prophecy Wash trail. This area in particular (once you climb out of the wash and before connecting to the Prophecy Wash trail), offers excellent views of a saguaro forest with Wasson Peak in the distance.

Just to note, this trail could be listed as easy, but should be listed as easy/intermediate due to 1) no direct access to the trail, and 2) the majority of this trail being in a dry, sandy wash.

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Chris McD

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#933

in Arizona

#28,026

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Photos

Saguaros along the Picture Rocks Wash Trail.
Aug 23, 2016 near Casas A…, AZ
Saguaros and various desert plant life along Picture Rocks Wash Trail with Wasson Peak in the distance.
Aug 23, 2016 near Flowing…, AZ
Look carefully, petroglyphs exists along the Picture Rock Wash Trail.
Aug 23, 2016 near Flowing…, AZ

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Nov 23, 2020
Jessica Tyack
Very cool
Oct 31, 2019
Heather Franke
Dec 17, 2018
hdjohnson
Linked a loop with Picture Rocks Wash, Ironwood Forest, Mule Deer and Ringtail 3.6mi
Jun 10, 2017
Nick Lang
4.7mi
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