Harquahala Mountain Byway (2.0)

[AZG23]

Harquahala Mountain Byway (2.0)


This trail is a great scenic run to explore our beautiful desert that surrounds us and to get up into the clean air!

At just under 6,000 feet elevation....you can see for miles in a 360 degree panoramic view once at the top.

Any stock 4x4 can make this run easily...trail takes about an hour and half up (stopping to take pics) and about an hour and 15 minutes down as you enjoy the picture perfect desert views.

To get there take the US60 thru Wickenburg to Aguilla and turn left on Eagle Eye rd...head south about 18 miles to the trailhead. You can also get there via I-10 freeway past Tonopah...

Trailhead........
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Heading up the mountain...
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Desert landscape...
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The trail up the side of the mountain...
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The Smithsonian Solar Observatory at the top...
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Take a lunch to eat up at the top....ther are tables and a place to sign in to say YOU have been there!

As always dont go alone, and take plenty of water and a camera.

[BeaterXJ]

Bob, Andy, and I ran some harquahala trails today. We saw the observatory and some of the mines. It was really cool out there and i had alot of fun. Thanks Bob for leading

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This is the old observatory on top of the mountain
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[BeaterXJ]

here we could see an old mine


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