US Southwest El Camino Del Diablo

[iluvdrt]

Hey everyone, I am planning to do El Camino Del Diablo early next year and I was curious from those who have done it how the trip was? Is there anything cool to see, or do along the way. I've only been able to see the trail by Ajo, AZ and finish by Walton, AZ. Is the trail longer than that? Is there a way to off road and camp closer into Ca? Does anyone have a Gpx file they can share? Thanks for any advice.

 

[1Louder]

Overland Routes | El Camino Del Diablo - Detailed write up

El Camino del Diablo - 4X Overland Adventures - My simple write up

There are others on Expedition Portal and like here. Search Google... I am sure there are plenty of GPX files. I don't have one for the entire route for some reason.

It's a nice trail. Not my favorite and not my least favorite.

 

[Captain Chaos]

I want to do the El Camino Del Diablo in January. I have yet to find a good gpx track

 

[1Louder]

I want to do the El Camino Del Diablo in January. I have yet to find a good gpx track

Ask and you shall receive - GaiaGPS - ECDD You will need a Gaia GPS account to download.

The attached GPX file combines everything that I have. It may not work as well as the individual tracks in the folder online.

That should be most of it. Use at your own risk....

GPX viewer

 

[iluvdrt]

Awesome, Thanks.

I noticed there appears to be some Calderas with lots of lava rock on the trail, are you able to hike to any of them, or is the trail fenced on each side?

 

[1Louder]

Awesome, Thanks.

I noticed there appears to be some Calderas with lots of lava rock on the trail, are you able to hike to any of them, or is the trail fenced on each side?

I don't think anything is fenced. I haven't explored any of that.

Not to put a damper on any trip to ECDD but.... I am not scared to travel there just be aware of your surroundings. You may or may not come across the following. It's a common occurrence in southern AZ.

Just remember this is well trafficked by illegal border crossers, drug mules, and wildlife. So you never know what might be hiding next to a rock. Of course all of those things really want nothing to do with other people. But the cartel has been know to put folks in the mountains to keep an eye on what is being carried.

 

[iluvdrt]

I don't think anything is fenced. I haven't explored any of that.

Not to put a damper on any trip to ECDD but.... I am not scared to travel there just be aware of your surroundings. You may or may not come across the following. It's a common occurrence in southern AZ.

Just remember this is well trafficked by illegal border crossers, drug mules, and wildlife. So you never know what might be hiding next to a rock. Of course all of those things really want nothing to do with other people. But the cartel has been know to put folks in the mountains to keep an eye on what is being carried.

I'm very much aware of the Boarder situations, and I won't be doing this trail alone, or without proper protective measures. I will have a group of about 5-6 people, all of which will also be prepped. Thank you saying that though.

 

[Captain Chaos]

Ask and you shall receive - GaiaGPS - ECDD You will need a Gaia GPS account to download.

The attached GPX file combines everything that I have. It may not work as well as the individual tracks in the folder online.

That should be most of it. Use at your own risk....

GPX viewer

Thank you!