Hellsgate Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in Gila County, Arizona.
Hellsgate Wilderness encompasses 37,440 acres of land with deep canyons, including a 1,000-foot gorge carved by Tonto Creek through the Mogollon Rim.
The Salado people inhabited the southern section until 1400, developing agricultural practices before environmental factors led to their departure from the region.
Native American tribes established seasonal hunting grounds in this territory until the 1870s, when they moved to designated reservations.
Access requires a four-wheel-drive vehicle to navigate Forest Road 133, while Trail 37 provides entry points for hikers and backpackers.
In 1927, an airplane carrying MGM's Leo the Lion made an emergency landing in what became known as Leo Canyon, with both pilot and lion surviving.
Location: Arizona
GPS coordinates: 34.19140,-111.12900
Latest update: March 15, 2025 07:49
Canyon Lake
77.5 km
Four Peaks
59.3 km
Tonto Natural Bridge
33.4 km
Blue Ridge Reservoir
40.7 km
Skeleton Cave
71.4 km
Willow Springs Lake
26.6 km
Discovery Channel Telescope
67.2 km
Wet Beaver Wilderness
50 km
Salt River Canyon Wilderness
66.4 km
Childs-Irving Hydroelectric Facilities
55.3 km
Sears-Kay Ruin
41.2 km
V-Bar-V Heritage Site
75.3 km
Mormon Flat Dam
76.6 km
Fossil Springs Wilderness
47.6 km
Roosevelt Lake Bridge
57.7 km
Verde River Sheep Bridge
54.8 km
Sierra Ancha Wilderness
47.2 km
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
33.4 km
Fossil Creek Bridge
51.2 km
Beaver Creek Ranger Station
75.7 km
Strawberry Schoolhouse
43.1 km
Clear Creek Church
74.2 km
Pleasant Valley Ranger Station
19.3 km
Tonto National Monument Visitor Center
60.8 km
Verde River Golf and Social Club
72.1 km
Boulder Creek Bridge
78.1 km
Aztec Peak Lookout
46.9 km
Moqui Lookout
41.7 kmReviews
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