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Location and Description The 9,900-acre Hells Canyon Wilderness lies 25 miles northwest of Phoenix, Arizona in Maricopa and Yavapai counties. Consisting of a scenic portion of the Hieroglyphic Mountain Range, the most prominent peaks are Garfias Mountain (elevation 3,381 feet) and Hellgate Mountain (elevation 3,339 feet). Other peaks, most over 3,000 feet in elevation, encircle Burro Flats, effectively isolating the flats from the surrounding countryside. Most of the wilderness is covered by Sonoran desert shrub vegetation saguaro, paloverde, barrel cactus, ocotillo, and desert grasses. Several mountains with cliffs offer climbing, and the canyons offer opportunities for hiking and sightseeing. Primitive camping spots are abundant, and plants, animals, and geology provide photographic and viewing opportunities. Access From State Route74, turn north at the Lake Pleasant Regional Park turnoff and continue north on the Castle Hot Springs Road. The only vehicle access to the wilderness boundary is the west side boundary road (Cedar Basin Road). High-clearance and four-wheel-drive vehicles are needed to reach most public access sites to this wilderness. Public access is not available across private lands abutting parts of the north, east, and south wilderness boundaries. Nonfederal Lands Some lands around and within the wilderness are not federally administered. Please respect the property rights of the owners and do not cross or use these lands without their permission. Related Maps
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"Leave it as it is. You cannot improve it. The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it. What you can do is to keep it for your children, your children's children, and for all who come after you."
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