Arizona · Hiking · Four Peaks Wilderness

Soldier

13.2 mi
round trip
724 ft
climb
5,450 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 11 h ago

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The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Mesa Ranger District.

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Soldier is a hard hike in the Four Peaks Wilderness, part of the Mesa Ranger District of Tonto National Forest in Arizona. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail runs about 13 miles out and back, with a total elevation gain of 724 feet. The route starts at about 3,230 feet and climbs to about 5,450 feet. The trail is natural-surfaced and does not allow bikes. It is a long, steady climb rather than a steep one, and the wilderness setting makes it a destination for those looking to spend the day in backcountry terrain. Several other trails sit within a couple of miles, including the Amethyst Mine Trail, Browns and Brown's Peak Trail. Climbers can head to the Four Peaks Wilderness climbing area, about 2 miles away.

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