Sun Valley Trail
Marble Canyon, Arizona
| Address: | ~US-89A, Marble Canyon, AZ 86036, USA |
| GPS: |
36°42'40.2"N 111°46'48.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 2.40 miles |
| Elevation Gain: | 461.00 feet |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Marble Canyon, Arizona
- Head west on US-89A N toward Lodge Loop RdDestination will be on the right(11.4 mi)
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