Arch Canyon Trail
A short canyon trail on the northeast section of the Ajo Mountain Drive. Look up at a natural stone arch on the rock wall; the round trip is about 1.9 km.
The Arch Canyon Trail lies on the northeast section of the Ajo Mountain Drive. From the pullout, it follows a dry creek bed into the canyon. The round trip is about 1.9 km and takes about an hour, and you can see a natural two-tiered stone arch high on the cliff. Organ pipe cacti, saguaros and prickly pears grow on both sides of the canyon, making it the most popular trail on the loop. Beyond the main trail, the uphill sections are steep and unmaintained, so ordinary visitors should not try to climb further. Carry plenty of water, and avoid midday in summer.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Estes Canyon & Bull Pasture Trail
- Ajo Mountain Drive
- Kris Eggle Visitor Center
- Twin Peaks Campground & Desert View Trail
- North Puerto Blanco Drive
- Victoria Mine Trail
- New Cornelia Mine Lookout
- Quitobaquito Springs