Galiuro Wilderness

Description:

• Located about 50 airline miles northeast of Tucson, the 76,000-acre Galiuro wilderness is accessible only by dirt roads. In spite of the fact that the Galiuros are lower in elevation than some of the nearby ranges, they are steep and rugged and offer a rich variety of plant life. Grasses and evergreen oaks are found on the lower slopes, and ponderosa pine on the higher peaks. Douglas-fir and maple grow in the limited cooler, moister sites, and a grove of aspen exists on the northern side of 7,663-foot Bassett Peak, the Galiuros' highest point. Maintained trails should be followed, since off-trail hiking is extremely difficult in the rough terrain and dense vegetation. There is no public right-of-way, and roads that cross private land may be closed at the landowners' discretion. Use of roads crossing State land requires a permit from the Arizona Land Department, or that the user be actively hunting in accordance with a valid hunting license

  Recreational opportunities in the Galiuro Wilderness include access to a scenic backcountry region of southeastern Arizona, mountain climbing, and viewing the rich variety of plant life to which this Wilderness is host.

  The Galiuro Wilderness is located about 50 airline miles southeast of Tucson.