Monday, February 26, 2018

February 23, 2018 - Picketpost Loop and Arnett Creek Trail

All Trails Map of Picketpost Loop and Arnett Creek Trail 

The short hike was lead by Mike Marsters. These hikers took the Arnett Creek trail and back. At the end of the trail, they found some Apache Tears. 6.2 miles.




























  • The medium hike was lead by Skip. Skip’s group took the shortcut on the old mining road, down the creek bed. Herb was able to get a photo of a mountain sheep. This hike was 8.7 miles. 




















The long hike was lead by Mike Colton. This group circled Picketpost Mountain in a Loop. 10.1 miles. 
































Directions:Link to Google Maps - to Picketpost Trailhead

From Florence go north on Hwy 79 to the junction with Hwy 60.  Go right on Highway 60 toward Superior for  9 miles to milepost 221.5 and turn right at the brown Picketpost Trailhead sign onto FS Road 231.  Drive .4 miles and then turn left at the brown sign onto FS Road 310. Proceed for .6 miles into the parking area. 33°16’19.68”N   111°10’35.46”W