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Camp at the Alamo Canyon Campground
Ajo, Arizona
The Alamo Canyon campground is the closest campsite to the northern entrance of Organ Pipe National Monument, but this monument near Ajo, Arizona remains only lightly trafficked.
Organ Pipe cacti dominate the landscape, but hikers and campers can enjoy a variety of lizards, birds and other wildlife sightings in the area.
Alamo Canyon is accessed by driving 12.3 miles south from the town of Why ...
Alamo Canyon
Ajo, Arizona
2.1 mi
/ 154 ft gain
Alamo Canyon is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Ajo, Arizona.
Arch Canyon Trail
Ajo, Arizona
2.4 mi
/ 1145 ft gain
Arch Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Ajo, Arizona.
Arch Canyon - Boulder Overlook
Ajo, Arizona
1.57 mi
/ 89 ft gain
Arch Canyon - Boulder Overlook is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Lukeville, Arizona.
Bull Pasture Trail
Ajo, Arizona
4.33 mi
/ 1024 ft gain
Bull Pasture Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Lukeville, Arizona.
Hike the Estes Canyon/Bull Pasture Loop
Ajo, Arizona
3.6 mi
/ 900 ft gain
The trailhead for Estes Canyon/Bull Pasture is on the Ajo Mountain Road scenic loop. Ajo Mountain Road is a dirt, windy, sometimes steep, one way road. It is maintained so that a passenger car can drive it using caution.The trailhead has parking for two dozen cars, bathrooms, and a small shaded picnic area. Start this hike in the morning to beat the afternoon heat, and bring twice the water you...
Ajo Mountain Drive
Ajo, Arizona
20.51 mi
/ 1227 ft gain
Ajo Mountain Drive is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Lukeville, Arizona.
Hike the Desert View Trail
Ajo, Arizona
1.2 mi
/ 250 ft gain
The Desert View loop trail begins in the Twin Peaks Campground's group camping area. Hike it in either direction, but be sure to get to the top before the sun goes down.The trail is a gentle climb through a diverse cactus forest. Birds abound, and keep an eye out for the occasional lizard, snake and coyote. Once at the top the trail follows the ridge, providing plenty of spots to catch the sun ...
Victoria Mine Trail
Ajo, Arizona
5.2 mi
/ 344 ft gain
Victoria Mine Trail is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Lukeville, Arizona.
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Ajo, Arizona
Twin Peaks Campground
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Twin Peaks Campground is located in the heart of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. This landscape reveals a thriving communit...
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