Near Javelina Canyon Trail
Not sure if these carvings/markings in the stone are real or not, but they are protected by a man made wooden barrier, so maybe...
Near Javelina Canyon Trail
On the back side of this formation, the wash has carved a shallow cave into the rock. You'll see it coming down from the JC trail peak.
Near Javelina Canyon Trail
From the top of the trail you have beautiful views into the valley.
Near Javelina Canyon Trail
Snow covers Four Peaks from the Ridgeline Trail on Jan 23, 2017.
Near Javelina Canyon Trail
Javelina Canyon Trail is quiet and beautiful. Grand Saguaro cacti are frequent providing homes for the many birds.

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Javelina Canyon Trail

3.6 (5 Ratings)
Climb moderate grades to reach pleasant desert views along the Javelina Canyon Trail.
1.8
mi
Distance
443
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.84mi
Distance
443ft
Elevation Gain
79ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
1,648ft
High Point
1,233ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Rather than using Pima Canyon Trailhead, parking is often easier to find at the !Beverly Canyon Trailhead, and you get to hike some very scenic singletrack instead of the Dirt Road on your way to Mormon, National, and all the other great trails at SoMo. Tacking this onto the beginning and end of the South Mountain Park - East Tour is highly recommended! From the Beverly Canyon Parking Lot, go west and a little south. You'll cross a few washes, and eventually face a pretty significant climb to the top of a ridge. From there, it's a short and steep, but very doable descent into Pima Wash, where you'll meet up with Mormon Loop Trail.

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