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Maricopa County, AZ
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Primary trailhead into the North Maricopa Mountains Wilderness inside Sonoran Desert National Monument—saguaro-studded bajadas and quiet desert mountain walking about an hour southwest of Phoenix. BLM-managed access for day hikes and backpacking on Margies Cove / related wilderness routes without a developed visitor center.
| Region | Maricopa County, AZ |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 33.0778, -112.4704 |
| Unit | Sonoran Desert National Monument / North Maricopa Mountains Wilderness |
| Agency | BLM Lower Sonoran Field Office |
| Setting | Saguaro forests and desert mountain wilderness |
| Use | Hiking, horseback, dispersed desert camping per BLM rules |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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