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Nat'l Recreation Area
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Canyon Overlook Picnic Area

Arizona · AZ

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This picnic area, located along the 21-mile-long Black Hills National Back Country Byway, provides a scenic vista of the Gila River canyon and nearby mountain ranges.Visit recreation sites within or nearby the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area:Riverview CampgroundOwl Creek CampgroundDry Canyon Picnic AreaSpring Canyon Picnic AreaLee Trail Picnic AreaSerna Cabin Picnic Area & Historical SiteBonita Creek Watchable Wildlife Viewing AreaSafford-Morenci TrailFlying W Group Day Use AreaGila River Boat Put-InOld Safford Bridge Picnic Area

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