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Margies Cove East Trailhead

Maricopa County, AZ

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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.

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RegionMaricopa County, AZ
Coordinates33.0778, -112.4704
UnitSonoran Desert National Monument / North Maricopa Mountains Wilderness
AgencyBLM Lower Sonoran Field Office
SettingSaguaro forests and desert mountain wilderness
UseHiking, horseback, dispersed desert camping per BLM rules

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