Telegraph Canyon Road

4.5/5 (16 reviews)
The Telegraph Canyon Road trail is an nice day ride offering mild challenges along the way. The trail begins near the town of Superior, Arizona which has a rich mining history and is the starting point for many adventures. Winding gradually to the Southwest the trail offers magnificent views of the ...Read More
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Highlights of Telegraph Canyon Road

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Camping Category IconCamping
Desert Category IconDesert
Mud Category IconMud
Rock Category IconRock
Wash Category IconWash
Water Category IconWater
Highest Elevation
3752 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
West
Official Trail Name
230, 4
Nearest Town
Superior
Nearest Services
Superior
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
Tucson District

Overview

The Telegraph Canyon Road trail is an nice day ride offering mild challenges along the way. The trail begins near the town of Superior, Arizona which has a rich mining history and is the starting point for many adventures. Winding gradually to the Southwest the trail offers magnificent views of the surrounding area including: Picketpost Mountain, the Santa Catalina Mountains, the Fourpeaks and Superstition Wilderness areas, Weaver's Needle, and Apache Leap. The trail intersects with The Arizona Trail and ends at the Ajax Mine with nearby mining structures visable to the South. Another point of interest near the town of Superior, Arizona is The Boyce Thompson Arboretum (http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu/). Visit the Superior, Arizona Chamber of Commerce (http://www.superiorazchamber.net/) for things to see and do in the area including festivals and home tours.

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11 Waypoints
35 Trail Photos
2 Trail Concerns
16 Community Reviews
1 Video
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