The Best Camping in Gold Canyon

This is the true beast hike of the Superstitions. If you think Flatiron is a toughy, give this a whirl! You will be poked, prodded, slapped, smacked, jolted, tripped and stabbed the entire way, but rewarded with arguably the finest sights the valley of the sun has to offer: the entire Superstitio...

Lost Dutchman State Park is located near the Superstition Mountains in central Phoenix, about 40 miles from Phoenix. There is a $7 day use fee to enter the park, which is waived if you’re camping ($15/night). The park offers 134 campsites, each with a picnic table, barbeque grill, and fire pit, a...

Apache Trail to Roosevelt Dam is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Apache Junction, Arizona.

Bluff Spring Trail to Peralta Trail Bypass Is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Gold Canyon, Arizona.

Praying Hands to Slot Rock is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Apache Junction, Arizona.

Second Water To Boulder Canyon Camp is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Tortilla Flat, Arizona.

Battleship Mountain is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Roosevelt, Arizona.

The Superstition Wilderness is a stunning 160,200 acre area outside Apache Junction, AZ, with over 170 miles of (variously maintained) trail networks. There are any number of trips you can design to fit your time and skill level. This adventure offers a three day/ two night backpacking trip cover...

Buckhorn Campground Nature Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mesa, Arizona.

Wild horses have roamed the banks of the lower Salt River since long before the Tonto National Forest was created in 1902.  It is thought that these wild horses have descended from a herd brought to the area by a Spanish missionary in the 1600's.   In 2015 the United States Forest Service had pu...

Rogers Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Gold Canyon, Arizona.

The Superstition Wilderness is a vast rugged landscape where you can find the cultural remains of ancient Hohokam, Salado, Apache, and Yavapais tribes.  Rogers Canyon Trail takes you to one of the most impressive and best preserved archaeological sites this region has to offer.  These Salado ruin...

Reavis Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Roosevelt, Arizona.

Located in the Superstition Wilderness about 65 miles northeast of Phoenix, AZ, Apache Lake is one of the most popular recreational lakes in Arizona because it has something for everyone: hiking, boating, fishing, water skiing, camping, swimming, and more! The Burnt Corral Campground is located o...

Arizona Trail from Roosevelt Lake to Pigeon Spring Road is a point-to-point trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Roosevelt, Arizona.

Palo Verde Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Carefree, Arizona.