The Safford-Morenci Trail is an 18-mile historic backcountry route that offers a rugged and remote adventure through eastern Arizona. Climbing from 3,700 to 6,200 feet, the trail crosses the Gila Mountains and Turtle Mountain, showcasing desert vistas and riparian corridors. Constructed in 1874, the trail was once a vital supply route for ranchers and farmers transporting goods to the booming Clifton-Morenci mining district. Its use declined in the early 1900s with the development of automobile…
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Safford-Morenci Trail is located in Arizona. See the map for its exact location and directions.
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