Valley of the Moon Trail Guide

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Instead, head down the dirt road that leaves the parking lot.

There’s a confusing sign at the trailhead that makes it seem like you should go straight to start the trail, but that’s not the correct way to go.

Unfortunately, there have been some incidents in this area in the past. I’m not saying this to scare you, but it’s important to do a little homework before you head out the door. I actually find it to be a relatively safe place because of the heavy presenc

If you look at a satellite map of the area, you’ll see trails almost everywhere. It can be tough to navigate without a GPS.

If you look at a map or do some research, you’ll see other parking areas along the hike route from the main lot. I’d recommend staying in the main parking area that I described because it’s more secure, and as you continue up the trail, what’s left of the

Given all of the border security, this is probably one of the safest places to park. There are remote cameras here, and I wouldn’t worry too much about your vehicle. The lot is massive, and you should never have a problem finding parking.

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Unfortunately, there have been some incidents in this area in the past. I’m not saying this to scare you, but it’s important to do a little homework before you head out the door. I actually find it to be a relatively safe place because of the heavy presenc

If you look at a satellite map of the area, you’ll see trails almost everywhere. It can be tough to navigate without a GPS.

While you might associate the border area with the low, flat Sonoran Desert, the hike actually starts at 3,000 feet above sea level. Here’s a picture from the drive to the trailhead.

If you look at a map or do some research, you’ll see other parking areas along the hike route from the main lot. I’d recommend staying in the main parking area that I described because it’s more secure, and as you continue up the trail, what’s left of the

Given all of the border security, this is probably one of the safest places to park. There are remote cameras here, and I wouldn’t worry too much about your vehicle. The lot is massive, and you should never have a problem finding parking.

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