[C] Deer Camp
About this event
The hike begins at the Lower Corral and proceeds to the Grand Junction on the
Middle Gate Trail. We hike east up and out of Sutherland Wash, through beautiful
rock formations with many saguaros. From the Grand Junction we take the Deer
Camp Trail to a campground that was established in 1961 at the base of Samaniego
Peak below Iron Spring. It is used by both hunters and ranchers. A water trough for
cattle, 2 rusted iron spring beds , and a picnic table, recently renovated by the SB
Hiking Club, remain. Along the way, hikers should look for The Thinker, Big Bird, a
Stegosaurus, and a large rock with a smooth hole straight through it. The return is
via the same route. Hike 6.0 miles; trailhead elevation 3200 feet; net elevation
change 880 feet; accumulated gain 1069 feet; RTD 12 miles (dirt). A medium to high
clearance vehicle is required for driving on the Forest Service road beyond N.
Equestrian Trail. This hike is on or crosses Arizona State Trust Land: The Arizona Land Department's trust management responsibilities include requiring a permit or lease and charging a fee for use of Trust land. Please note that Trust Land is private (not public) and requires a recreation permit for hiking which can be obtained through
the state land department (https://land.az.gov/applications-permits).
Registration Info
Registration is required before Monday, January 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Meet at the Mountain View parking lot 10 minutes before hike departure time.
Registration cancellations will be accepted until Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 12:01 AM
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