Near Forest Road 223
Just past the trailhead.
Near Forest Road 223
Alamo Lookout Road (FR64D)

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Forest Road 223

3.0 (1 Rating)
Access road to get to Dark Canyon, Benson Canyon Lucas Canyon Trails.
8.3
mi
Distance
860
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Views

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
8.31mi
Distance
860ft
Elevation Gain
507ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
9,594ft
High Point
8,980ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Dirt, rock and gravel road. Slow going, takes about 50 minutes to drive the Dark Canyon Trailhead.

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Contributors
Bruce Hilmes