Name: Amethyst Trail #253
Rating: 3.5

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3.5 from 2 votes

#14

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#14

in Tonto National Forest

#867

in Arizona

#26,175

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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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Amethyst Trail #253

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6,602' 2,012 m

5,823' 1,775 m

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