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Salt River Overlook Trail

The Salt River Overlook Trail at Tonto National Forest in Fort McDowell, Arizona is an easy 0.5 mile out-and-back hike from the Salt River Recreation area over to a lookout point along the Salt River.

The trail starts out at the southwest corner of the main parking lot and heads south before quickly heading back north towards the river. Shortly after taking a right-hand turn to head north, the trail will then head west and run along the Salt River to a lookout point.

Wild horses: This trail can also be used to search for wild horses as the horses use this trail to drink from the river; however, it's not guaranteed you'll see a wild horse. The best time of day to see them is within the first couple of hours after sunrise or the first couple of hours before sunset.

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Know Before You Go

  • Salt River Overlook Trail is an easy, 0.5-mile out-and-back hike in Fort McDowell, Arizona.
  • The trail leads from the Salt River Recreation Area to a lookout point along the Salt River.
  • The trail offers a chance to spot wild horses, especially during early morning or late afternoon hours.
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Distance
0.5 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
15 min
Elev. Gain
35'
Rating
0.0
Added
January 08, 2019
Updated
January 08, 2019

Weather Forecast

Overnight
Low 48°F
Clear
Friday
High 74°F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low 49°F
Clear
Saturday
High 76°F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low 51°F
Clear
Sunday
High 79°F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low 54°F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High 75°F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low 53°F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High 76°F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low 51°F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High 78°F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low 53°F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High 76°F
Sunny
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Total Change
35'
Ascent
35'
Descent
35'
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    33.553171, -111.622352
  2. Main Trailhead

    33.552929, -111.622538

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Hazards

Snakes (Rattlesnakes, Copperheads, others)

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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0.5 miles / 0.8 km
January 06, 2019
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