Near Gila Monster to Thunderbird
No Gila Monsters in this photo, but plenty of desert life.
Near Gila Monster to Thunderbird
View of the trail and surrounding desert.
Near Gila Monster to Thunderbird
Clouds over the Gila Monster Mine.
Near Gila Monster to Thunderbird
On the Gila Monster Trail

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Hike Trail

Gila Monster to Thunderbird

2.3 (3 Ratings)
Little used trail connecting Gila Monster trail to Thunderbird trail creating a five mile loop.
1.3
mi
Distance
388
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Views
Access Issues
No known issues.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.26mi
Distance
388ft
Elevation Gain
169ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
2,741ft
High Point
2,469ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Nice trail, varied terrain through washes and ridge climbs. Can be rocky and one needs to be watchful of cacti close to trail. Some cacti have fallen into trail that can be easily be picked up by shoes. The trail can be difficult to follow at times because the cairns are sometimes spaced far apart and it appears to be a little used trail. Foot paths are not always clear to follow. The little spur in the beginning was a time when we were off the trail.

Route Conditions

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