Weekend Warriors Arizona Hiking Guide

REVIS RANCH

If a hike through a desert canyon, next to a periodic stream, ending at the remains of a 1900s era ranch, then this is the hike for you.

HOW TO GET THERE

This hike is located near Florence Junction, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take US-60 East from Apache Junction about 16 miles to Florence Junction. Another 2 miles on US-60 gets you to Queen Valley Road. Follow Queen Valley road for 1.8 miles to FR357. Turn right on FR357 and go 3 miles. Make a left onto FR172 and drive 10 miles. Make a right onto FR172A and travel 3.9 miles to the trailhead. The last 3.9 miles requires a high clearance vehicle with 4 wheel drive.   

RATING

Be Aware of: High Clearance 4 wheel drive required for the last 3.9 miles to get to the trailhead.

30 yr old Recommendation: The hike is a long day, with some elevation change. This is a Strenuous hike.

DETAILS

Elevation change: about 1500 ft total gain to the ranch.

Distance: The distance to the ranch is 5.75 miles one way.

Time: It took us about 6 hours to complete this hike.

Time of year: Spring, Winter, or Fall

Solitude: Not many people on this hike because of the difficulty driving the road. This is a good hike for getting back to nature.    

Getting to this trailhead really is the toughest part. FR172A takes some off road skill and the vehicle to match. Once you pry your white knuckles from the dashboard, the trailhead is a welcome sight.

This hike descends steadily down a desert canyon, along a seasonal creek. We did this hike in the late fall, and the creek was flowing pretty well. After about 1 mile on Rogers Trough, the trail forks. To the right is the Reavis Ranch Trail, and to the left is Rogers Canyon Trail. Take the right fork and hike another 4.5 miles. The hike travels through higher elevations in the Superstition wilderness, with the rewards being more wooded hiking than the typical desert terrain. Expect to see pine and cottonwoods as you near the site of the ranch. The former ranch site is wide open and flat, with the remains of old buildings and equipment here and there. Please leave any equipment or remains as you find them. This makes a nice spot for lunch. Take some time to explore around. 

When you're ready, return the way you came.

[Picture of Revis ranch trail]

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This hike was done in January of 2003.