Guajalote Flat

4.4/5 (11 reviews)
If you are up for a small challenge, fantastic scenery, and bragging rights, head to Guajalote Flat. You travel through juniper, oak, and pine forests on your way to the top of the mountain and Guajalote Flat. The terrain is stunning. This large, shade tree-sprinkled flat area abounds with go... Read More
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Highlights of Guajalote Flat

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Highest Elevation
6020 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
East
Official Trail Name
4695
Nearest Town
Patagonia
Nearest Services
Patagonia
Management Agency
Coronado National Forest
District
Sierra Vista Ranger District

Overview

If you are up for a small challenge, fantastic scenery, and bragging rights, head to Guajalote Flat. You travel through juniper, oak, and pine forests on your way to the top of the mountain and Guajalote Flat. The terrain is stunning. This large, shade tree-sprinkled flat area abounds with good camping spots. Although you may feel apprehensive about camping here, being just 4 1/2 miles from the US/Mexico international border! Guajalote means Turkey in Spanish. You may wish you had feathers for the 24-degree-grade "Insane Downhill" section that drops 1,000 feet in less than a mile.

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38 Trail Photos
5 Trail Concerns
11 Community Reviews
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