A great little hike that leads you easily into the Superstition Wilderness of Arizona. This trail is found on the northern side of the Superstition Mountains just past Lost Dutchmen State Park near Apache Junction, Arizona. The trail is out and back and has a gradual incline up 1.7 miles to the top of the trail. Coming back is the best because of course it is all down hill. You gain 925 feet in elevation. I hiked the trail in exactly 2 hours including a break of about 15 minutes at the top of the trail to enjoy the view into the Superstition Wilderness and the large drop off on the rim of the drainage.
I hiked the trail at the end of March during the height of the wildflower season. The yellow flowers of the Brittlebrush dotted the hillsides making this a beautiful trail. Many cactus were in bloom as well adding to the beauty.
Length: 3.7 miles
Elevation Gain: 925 Feet
Difficulty: Moderate
Kids: Yes- under 5 would be a bit of a slow go, but manageable
Hiking Time: 2 hours
Fees: None :)
Guides and Maps: 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of Phoenix: Charles Liu
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