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| Aravaipa Canyon, located 2 1/2 hours southeast of Phoenix, Arizona and 1 hour north of Tucson. Next to the Wilderness Preserve is a pristine creek weaves through the Canyon, and is home to 100 butterfly species, 400 bird species, 93 mammals, 47 amphibians and reptiles.Begin your experience turning off the road from Highway 77 south of Superior to Carol Steele's Inn. The paved road ends and you find yourself on a winding well-maintained dirt road. Beautiful vista views at every turn, the creek winding through the canyon forms a natural reparian habitat, old sycamore trees, cottonwood and natural grasses. Blue Heron, as colonies, call Aravaipa home.Carol's Inn and orchard farm is located across the creek, so you will enjoy the actual experience of crossing the creek. The creek usually is no more than a foot deep, easy access for most vehicles.
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