Of all the trails in the Pinals, this one (No. 197) is the toughest. The long, brutally steep route is strewn with obstacles: Fallen trees, degrading slopes and derelict signage all contribute to the trail’s difficult rating. Along the way, remains of cabins, mines and a sawmill dot the woodlands, adding a touch of history to this must-hike Arizona trail. Access to the trail begins at the east side of the Icehouse CCC campground.
BONUS SIDE TRIP: Pinal Peak
From trail’s end, hike up to FR 651C, go left (southeast) and follow the dirt road past Upper Pinal campground to the 7,848-foot-tall peak and high point of the range.
HIGHLIGHTS: riparian forests, panoramic views, mining history
LENGTH: 12 miles round trip
ELEVATION: 4,520-7,560 feet
RATING: difficult
DOG RATING: *
INFO: Globe Ranger District, 928-402-6200,
www.fs.fed.us/r3/tonto/recreation/rogs/hikingtrail/grd/SixshooterTrail197.pdf
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