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Brittlebush Trail to High Point Trail
Apache Junction, Arizona
1.64 mi
/ 338 ft gain
Brittlebush Trail to High Point Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Apache Junction, Arizona.
Brittlebush and Crest Trail
Apache Junction, Arizona
2.39 mi
/ 469 ft gain
Brittlebush and Crest Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Apache Junction, Arizona.
Monument Canyon and Broadway Cave
Apache Junction, Arizona
3.6
3.69 mi
/ 866 ft gain
...Who doesn't enjoy a short adventure to an scenic location?! If I were to guess, I'd say a good majority of us. This four mile, low trafficked hike to the Broadway Cave will lead you to one of the best spots to hang out or watch the sunset. The Broadway trailhead is located by taking Highway 60 East of Mesa to Apache Junction, where the expressway ends but Highway 60 continues. Shortly after ...
Peak 5057 via Hieroglyphic Trail
Gold Canyon, Arizona
7.45 mi
/ 3045 ft gain
To get to the trailhead from US60, turn north onto Kings Ranch Road where you will begin the winding path through the neighborhoods. From Kings Ranch Road, turn east on Baseline Ave, north on Mohican Road, west on Valley View Drive, north on Whitetail Road, and east on Cloudview Ave until it comes to a dead end at the trailhead parking lot.
Once at the trailhead, start out on the trail throug...
Lost Goldmine and Cougar Loop
Gold Canyon, Arizona
3.87 mi
/ 335 ft gain
Lost Goldmine and Cougar Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Gold Canyon, Arizona.
Hieroglyphic Trail
Gold Canyon, Arizona
5.0
2.9 mi
/ 614 ft gain
This hike is a great beginner hike for those who want to experience the beauty of the Superstitions. I suggest going early in the morning because this trail gets very crowded later in the day (especially on weekends).
To get to the trailhead from US60, turn north onto Kings Ranch Road where you will begin the winding path through the neighborhoods. From Kings Ranch Road, turn east on Baseline...
Superstition Peak 5057 via Carney Springs
Gold Canyon, Arizona
5.0
7.71 mi
/ 2831 ft gain
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 Superstition Ridgeline, Flatiron and the sprawling city to your west, Gold Canyon and Hieroglyphics to the Sout...
Catch a Sunset at Three Sisters
Gold Canyon, Arizona
5.0
Three Sisters is a huge rock formation in the southern area of the Superstition Mountains. This spot is only about an hour outside of Phoenix and it's a great spot to do photography in the evening or morning.This is accessed from the Wave Cave parking lot on the way to the nearby Peralta Trailhead. If you have time to hike while you're here, consider following the trail up to the Wave Cave it...
Wave Cave Trail
Gold Canyon, Arizona
4.6
3 mi
/ 948 ft gain
From the trail-head you will follow the old and wide dirt road for a while until you reach the wilderness fence line. It's easy to get lost. When you reach the fence there's an area to go through. It's difficult to see. Make sure you look closely. DO NOT follow the signs that say "trail". Once you get through the fence, just pay close attention to the cairns. Once you get past all that, the end...
Places to stay
Roosevelt, Arizona
Burnt Corral Campground
Overview
Burnt Corral Campground and Recreation Area (elevation 1914') is about 5.8 miles south of Roosevelt Dam along the Apache Trail (...
Roosevelt, Arizona
Frazier Group Campground
Overview
The campground overlooks Roosevelt Lake and is nestled in the saguaro cactus-studded Sonoran Desert.Recreation
In addition to ca...
Tonto Basin, Arizona
Cholla Campground
Overview
Cholla Campground at Roosevelt Lake, is one of several campgrounds on the shores of the largest lake/reservoir located entirely ...
Roosevelt, Arizona
Windy Hill Campground
Overview
Located on central Arizona's largest lake, Windy Hill offers great water recreation opportunities to the public. Because of its...
Roosevelt, Arizona
Grapevine Group Campground
Overview
Groups are drawn to Grapevine Campground's unique setting and expansive facilities. The site's location near Roosevelt Lake's sh...
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