Christopher Mountain (FR 1316) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access
Christopher Mountain (FR 1316) in AZ
Road corridorTonto NF
14 mi from Star Valley
Maps 6,082 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 7.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,400 ft over 7.3 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 23%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
- Sharp Creek runs 0.7 mi off.
- Christopher Mountain stands 876 ft above the map pin, 1.8 miles south.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.
Climate averages
October normals 44–69°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.