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Poston Butte

Pinal County, AZ

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Small desert butte above Florence capped by a stone pyramid tomb for Charles D. Poston—'Father of Arizona'—who promoted the Arizona Territory and is buried on the summit. A short, steep public preserve trail climbs from Hunt Highway to the tomb and wide views of the middle Gila Valley.

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RegionPinal County, AZ
Coordinates33.0553, -111.4088
ElevationSummit about 1,748 ft
MemorialPyramid tomb of Charles D. Poston
TrailShort out-and-back from Hunt Highway trailhead
ManagerTown of Florence / Poston Butte Preserve

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