Heliograph Peak
About
Heliograph Peak is a summit in the Safford Ranger District of Coronado National Forest in Arizona, about 9 miles from Swift Trail Junction, the nearest town. Two trails begin close by. Heliograph Trail #328A is about half a mile away, and Arcadia Trail #328 is about 0.7 miles away. Shannon Campground is also about half a mile off, and Snow Flat Campground is just under a mile away, which makes either a convenient base for a visit.
Summit Facts
Summit elevation
10,023 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Heliograph Peak
Arizona
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
Where it is
- Safford Ranger District · Ranger district
- Coronado National Forest · National forest
- Nearest town
- Swift Trail Junction, Arizona · 9.3 mi
Conditions
Active alerts for Coronado National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:
Border Barrier Construction Closure
caution · posted Oct 2, 2026
Olson Cabin Closure 03-05-05-22-030
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
SVRD Rec Shooting Closure Order 03-05-03-23-010
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Barfoot Snake Closure Order 03-05-01-24-004
caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
14 Day Camping Closure 03-05-00-24-005
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
fire-restriction · posted Aug 24, 2026
Target Shooting Refuse Restriction
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- ShannonCamping0.5 mi
- Heliograph Trail #328AHiking0.5 mi
- Arcadia Trail #328Hiking0.7 mi
- Snow Flat CgCamping0.9 mi
- Twilight Group SiteCamping1.4 mi
- Upper Twilight Group SiteCamping1.4 mi
- HawkinsHiking1.6 mi
- Big Creek Trail #320AHiking1.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)