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Salero Canyon Trail route map
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Arizona

Salero Canyon Trail

Patagonia, Arizona

28.0 mi

Distance

3,258 ft

Elev. Gain

10h 49m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Salero Canyon Trail near Patagonia offers an extensive out-and-back experience stretching approximately 28 miles with an elevation gain of 3,258 feet. Situated in southern Arizona, this trail navigates through rugged desert canyons and offers a challenging adventure for experienced hikers. The path climbs to a maximum elevation of 1,580 meters, presenting the hiker with panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes. The trail's surface is predominantly dirt, which can be uneven and rough in certain sections.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainrugged terrainpotentially high temperatures

Elevation Profile

Min:1,201 ft
Max:1,580 ft
993 ft
993 ft
1,201 ft1,327 ft1,454 ft1,580 ft0.0 mi7.0 mi14.0 mi21.0 mi28.0 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SpringFallWinter

Highlights

rugged desert canyons

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Legacy import — verify before navigating

Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Arizona hunting page

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