The Sierra Ancha Wilderness area comprises 20,850 acres (8,440 ha) within the Tonto National Forest, Arizona, USA. The terrain varies from box canyons to high cliffs and pine-covered mountains. Elevations range from lows of about 4,000 feet (1,200 m) to a high of 7,733 feet (2,357 m) at Aztec Peak. It is one of two wilderness areas within the Sierra Ancha mountain range.
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The Sierra Ancha Wilderness Area was first set aside as a "Primitive Area" in 1933, then as a Wilderness Area in 1964.
The wilderness is accessible through Tonto National Forest via numerous well-marked trails.