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Summary: A great hike to escape the summer heat. Along the trail you will see Douglas fir, quaking aspen, Ponderosa pine and Engelmann spruce. From the trailhead at Shannon Park campground follow the Arcadia trail #5318 for about 1 mile the to the junction with the Heliograph trail, the junction is marked with a sign. Follow the Heliograph trail right for another mile to the top. On top you will find a historic 99-ft lookout tower and cabin, the tower is still functional and is occupied during the fire season. Trailhead: From Safford, follow US 191 south to the Swift Trail junction. Turn right and follow AZ 366 for about 22 miles until you reach the Shannon Campround. Go to the end of the campground, the trailhead is located near the loop and south of the restroom. (Lat:32.65781 Lon:-109.85792) Trail Guides for Heliograph Peak Trail #328A: Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: Safford Ranger District, Coronado National Forest Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Rob Brinkerhoff, who has posted 33 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Robert on 12/7/2005 Hiked 3 Dec 2005, Very nice, very beautiful, mostly easy, short hike. A good hike to build up the confidence of folks who are new to hiking, yet want a little challenge at high altitude. Only drawbacks being December it was very cold, but there was no snow yet this year, and the long drive from my home in Tucson (300 mile round trip). A good hike before undertaking the more strenuous hikes in the Pinaleno Mtns. Best bet for long distance travelers would be to camp in one of the beautiful campgrounds such as Shannon, and experience several hikes on the same visit. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Arizona Hiking, Arizona Trails, Arizona Hikes, Graham County Hiking, Graham County Trails, Graham County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
