Geology

Ladybug Saddle

Graham County, AZ

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High pass on the Pinaleño Mountains’ Swift Trail Parkway near Ladybug Peak—roadside geology and sky-island viewpoint where mixed-conifer forest meets steep canyon drop-offs into Jacobson Canyon and the Gila Valley. Trailheads for Ladybug Trail #329 and short summit spurs make this a Graham geology/natural stop showcasing the Pinaleños’ extreme elevation stacking in a short drive.

Field facts

RegionGraham County, AZ
Coordinates32.6234, -109.8229
Managing agencyCoronado National Forest (Safford Ranger District)
FeatureNamed gap/saddle below Ladybug Peak
TrailsLadybug Trail #329; short routes toward Ladybug Peak
Scenic driveSwift Trail Parkway (AZ 366) — desert to mixed-conifer sky island

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