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Mazatzal Wilderness — Arizona, USA

Mazatzal Wilderness

Chaparral, pine, and desert rivers north of Phoenix — the classic hard-to-reach Arizona wilderness.

Where on earth

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Region
Arizona, USA
Country
United States
Biome
Sonoran to pine (700–2,300 m)
Best season
October – April
Difficulty
moderate
Known for
  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
  • Desert Hiking
  • Canyoneering

Key takeaways

  • Biome: Sonoran to pine (700–2,300 m)
  • Best season: October – April
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary

Chaparral, pine, and desert rivers north of Phoenix — the classic hard-to-reach Arizona wilderness.

Key takeaways

  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Best season: October – April

Intended uses

backpacking

Climate suitability

Sonoran to pine (700–2,300 m)

Verification notes

Last verified January 1, 1970.

Region
United States
Biome
Sonoran to pine (700–2,300 m)
Difficulty
moderate
backpacking

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Last verified: 1970-01-01