Reavis Canyon / Happy Camp Loop

Reavis Canyon / Happy Camp Loop is a 33-mile route through Tonto National Forest. Located west of Superior, Arizona, it starts at the Picketpost Trailhead and travels north to Reavis Canyon Trail #509. The route follows a combination of singletrack and dirt road trails, traveling through the Superstition Mountains and skirting the southern edge of the Superstition Wilderness. It is a moderately rated route with an overall elevation gain of approximately 4,266 feet and is open to trail runners, hikers, backpackers, equestrians, and mountain bikers.The route travels through Sonoran Desert grasslands and oak woodlands as it ascends from deep canyons to higher elevations near the Superstition Wilderness. This is a scenic area with rolling hills and a lot of vegetation including colorful spring wildflowers and a variety of cacti. The trail rises and falls across ridgelines and through picturesque canyons with colorful geology with panoramic views of the Superstition Mountains to the northwest, Picketpost Mountain to the south, and the Apache Leap Formation to the east. DIRECTIONSFrom the Picketpost Trailhead, follow the Arizona Trail (AZT) north for about 10 miles. After crossing Happy Camp Road #650, the AZT enters Reavis Canyon and joins the Reavis Canyon Trail #650. Continue north until you reach the Superstition Wilderness Boundary and run into Happy Camp #650 again. Turn right on Happy Camp #650, which skirts the border of the Wilderness. Eventually, the road will turn south, leading you back to Picketpost Trailhead.PICKETPOST TRAILHEADThe picketpost trailhead features a bathroom, picnic area, and interpretative signs.WATERCheck the Arizona Trail Water Report for current information at: https://aztrail.org/explore/water-sources/.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONTonto National Forest Globe Ranger District:1-(928) 402-6200.Picketpost TrailheadTonto NF Passes and PermitsArizona National Scenic Trail Association