Distinctive flat-topped volcanic remnant rising above the Superior desert, named as a historic military signal/picket post landmark. Popular steep scramble/hike to a broad summit with panoramic views of the Superstitions, Apache Leap, and the Gila lowlands; classic Basin-and-Range and Tertiary volcanic geology next to US-60.
Field facts
| Region | Pinal County, AZ |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33.2568, -111.1577 |
| Feature class | Summit (GNIS) |
| Setting | Tonto NF / Superior area volcanic landscape |
| Nearby | Boyce Thompson Arboretum / Arizona Trail corridor |
| Hike | Steep class 2–3 route from desert trailheads |
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