The Slavin's Gulch hike is a difficult hike that climbs up into a spectacular canyon with wonderful views.  If one hikes up to the flattened cabin near the mine site, the total hiking distance, up and back, is about 6.50 miles.  The one way distance to the flattened cabin is about 3.25 miles.  Near the start of the trail there is an ATV fence intended to prevent ATVs from driving up the trail.  The day these pictures were taken the AZ division of wildlife was working on the game watering structure and they had taken down the fence to get there equipment up to the structure.  You will likely find the fence intact.  The first mile or so of the hike is relatively flat and easy.  After about 0.4 miles, if one "bushwhacks" out to the west and north about 200 yards one can find the AZ division of wildlife water structure that captures rainfall, stores the rainfall and provides game animals and birds with water during long periods of drought.  This structure is fenced to keep out cattle.  It is very important not to compromise the fence so that cattle gain access to the facility and contaminate the water.  After the first easy mile, one comes to a cattle fence and gate intended to keep cattle from getting back into the canyon.  Be sure to keep the gate closed.  After this gate, the trail becomes quite rough and keeps climbing relentlessly, forcing hikers to stop frequently to catch their breath.  This is definitely not a hike for anyone who is uncomfortable with difficult footing, "rock skipping" and long steep grades.  The trail offers many panoramic views of the canyon and it's rock formations and some sweeping views back toward the valley below.  There are even some nice balancing rocks to be seen.  See the pictures associated with this hike.

There are no toilet facilities associated with this hike. 

Water can be limited up in Slavin's Gulch in the main streambed, but there must be some small watering holes because one does see plenty of birds.

There are no signs prohibiting dogs in Slavin's Gulch.  However, I have seen rattlesnakes in February sunning themselves right along side the lower easy trail and dog owners should be aware of this possibility.