Palm Canyon

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Latest post 03-26-2007 10:28 PM by ryangibson. 2 replies.

12-27-2006 5:03 PM

azredliner
Joined on 09-08-2006
Yuma, AZ
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Palm Canyon

Preview: This short, scenic trip introduces you to the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge—665,400 acres of pristine desert and low, rugged mountains. The refuge is home to bighorn sheep, desert tortoise and other interesting wildlife. This trip ends at a small parking area with a few designated campsites. A short (1/2-mile), rocky hiking trail climbs steeply to a spot where you can see small native palm trees growing out of steep canyon walls. This is one of only two or three places in Arizona where palm trees grow naturally. All other palm trees in Arizona are transplanted. A graded gravel road suitable for all but the lowest-slung passenger cars. Rough washboard surface with a few small ruts. A four-wheel-drive side trip to Queen Canyon branches off from this road. A kiosk at the entry to the refuge has brochures with regulations and a map showing all the designated four-wheel-drive roads in the area. You must stay on numbered routes only.

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03-26-2007 5:19 PM In reply to

AzTacoma
Joined on 03-26-2007
Buckeye Az
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Re: Palm Canyon

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That's a good summation of the Palm Canyon area. I would definitely emphasize the 4x4 Queen Canyon side trip... it's gorgeous, with impressive canyon walls and mountains. The old Kofa Queen Mine is also tucked back in there.

There are plenty of other trails that cut through Kofa north-south and east-west that are also worth exploring (in the cooler months). I came across old cabins, natural springs, monuments and markers, mines, and very interesting backcountry views.

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