thank you so much! Best for aggressively stocked high-clearance vehicles, the trail offers stunning views of the Goldfield and Superstition Mountains.. Make a day of it and do some Salt River tubing after the off-roading to really enjoy nature in the area. Lots of exposure. Suspension lift and 1 hard locker suggested. If you go early morning before the heat sets in great for a hike or motorcycle ride! The cave looks like it should have cliff dwellings. ", etc. There are no bathrooms, water or trash cans. etc. Once everyone has had their fill of hills, well head south through a little gully over to SAND DAM to frustrate your abilities and, of course, your luck. Time permitting, there will be another stop at Weavers Needle overlook on the way back to Goldfield. Didnt see another person for 5 hours. The existing Apache Trail in Arizona is a 120 mile circle route through the Superstition Mountains. A good area for camping and green-sticker vehicles. Went with a buddy and messed around a bit on the mountain. Both of these will require the use of your locker/s and will challenge your suspension and articulation. Busy day, parking lot was almost full. Lots of different terrain. Definitely hard to route find without the app. - KK7TCA. There is a "marble mine" that produced calcium carbonate for a processing plant in Superior. By far, our favorite hike was the Peralta Trail to Fremont Saddle in the Superstition Mountains. This area presents an array of challenging OHV riding opportunities. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. A communications expert and licensed ham radio operator, he retired from the U.S. Navy in 2004 as a CWO3 after 24 years, holds a BS degree, and now runs Truck Camper Adventure full-time. This trail was gorgeous, but I wouldnt call it dog friendly. Backpacking the Superstitions: An overnight camping trip to the Superstition Wilderness Area on the Tonto National Forest. He had bad luck as a child and lost one L in a bicycle accident.) Make sure to take a picture. Chuncky jugs and out croppings all around. Full Day Apache Trail Adventure Tour from Scottsdale at Goldfield Ghost Town on Mar 1st, 5:00pm. A short optional climb is 5 and the Gypsum Overlook Loop is 5. It was much less busy than Camelback and Piestewa Peak, and in my opinion the views and scenery were just as spectacular if not more so than these more commonly visited locations. At 3,000 feet high, Superstition Mountain seems to stand guard protecting the lore, myths, stories past and the spectacular Superstition Wilderness that still . While we work our way around the mountain via sand, pole line road, etc., we will probably spot some of the other runs in the distance. A short optional climb is 5 and the Gypsum Overlook Loop is 5. Mello Mike is an Arizona native, author, and the founder of Truck Camper Adventure. The majority of the area surrounding Superstition Mountain is limited use. You are near the base of the needle on the east side on the crosscut trail. This is the only run that ventures to the west side of the mountain. Off Road. Massacre grounds Trail. The majestic monolith of Superstition Mountain is the world famous icon that separates urban luxury and wilderness adventure. Thanks for the fabulous jeep tour. This will give us play time on the mountain. Unfortunately our cards that were in the vehicle were stolen and used before we even got back down. Hiking. Now its time for the climb up BILS HILL. Lobo has spent years doing tours from the Arctic Circle to the Sonoran Desert and everywhere in between. If you stop along the way or hike to Martinez Mine, plan a full day. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. It's difficult to see. As a wildlife photographer he has photographed creatures from grizzlies and wolves (lobos) in the far north, to the rattlesnakes in his Superstition Mountain foothills backyard. The 6 rating was for the difficulty of driving the trail; the 8 is the overall rating for how nice the trail is and its worthiness to visit. The day I went, there were several people ahead of and behind me . Make sure it is dry when you go. Awesome hike! Try onX Offroad Elite for free for a week no strings attached. Length: 2.4 miles (round trip) Trailhead Elevation: 2,000; Gain/Loss: +700; Time: 2 hours; The Treasure Loop Trail is a short, beautiful loop hike through the desert landscape of the Superstition Mountains. your strength. Winch suggested. If youre looking for an incredibly scenic drive near Phoenix, Arizona that can be completed in a day or two that also offers excellent camping opportunities, then the Apache Trail (Arizona-88) is right for you. Mello Mike is an Amazon.com associate. The hike is not challenging until the last 25% of it. Social distancing at its best!! If you feel that your luck is not going well, you can just watch the action on Bils Hill or opt to take a less difficult route up called BULL DOGs HILL, then you can go down Bils Hill when its clear of vehicles. Minimum 31 tires strongly suggested. Frog Tanks Trail 112. The Tours were Awesome! 13,000 acre open area contains sand dunes, mud hills, rocky trails, and typical hard pack desert terrain. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. The hike was simply astounding, and I took loads of fantastic pictures, with ever more fanastic panoramic vistas opening up, especially once I got to Fremont Saddle. We took the Apache Trail and it took us 6 hours round trip with photo stops and a lunch break at a park near the water. Highly recommended. Amazing views. Once on top, well play a little in the sand on our way back to camp. We hiked many of the major spots in Phoenix on our vacation, including Piestewa Peak, North Mountain/Shaw Butte, Lookout Mountain, South Mountain Park, and we attempted to hike Camelback, but were unable to due to the shear volume of people and cars. It then drops into Boulder Canyon to end at the junction with Boulder Canyon Trail. After that there is a long rocky uphill follow by a very steep and loose downhill. But the town is cute. Take S80 east to Huff Road. Much better than the Sedona jeep ride we went on last year. I'd seen the Superstitions Mountains many times and always found them awesome to look at - like a formidable, impregnable fortress, especially when viewed from Goldfield - but had never actually hiked into them, even though I'd always wanted to. The Wishbone trail will start in a tight rock canyon with many tight off camber turns, including ledges and loose rocks. This run has a history of damage including one bad roll over, broken hubs, broken axels, broken shock mounts, and some body damage. . 21 creek crossings total, feet stayed dry. The trail was good and dry. Wear long pants 1661 S. 4th Street There are a a lot of water crossings. You are now going west. Started out our day with a paddle on Saguaro Lake, took a break in the middle of the day for lunch and then set out for a "scenic drive" to Tortilla Flats and the Apache Trail (Route 88) in Tonto National Forest. Sometimes it can be very crowded on the way there as the roads are one lane each way so just make sure you leave yourself enough time to arrive in time for sunrise/set. Go around the left side of the peak. This drive is filled with the history and some of the best scenery in Arizona. Thanks to truckloads of downpours, however, conditions at the 2017 Superstition Run (put on by San Diego 4-Wheelers since 1999) were not the norm. Host Matt Moghaddam and guests Sarah Morosan ( Baja Forged) and Chuck Dempsey ( Baja Kits) were our three lab rats for tackling the mix of sand and rock that is Superstition Mountain OHV. Sort by: This trail was originally rated at 3.0 but as of late 2016 it should really be rated at 2.5. Wonderful hike. Superstition Mountain is located in Imperial County, north of the Plaster City OHV Open Area. No bypass Oh darn the luck! Next well head towards the back of the mountain and play on hard packed dirt and rocks. My wife and have one day to hike in the Superstition Mountains. Treasure Loop Trail. Here and there. I spoke too soon! This is an Arizona off-road trail into Box Canyon near the Gila River just past Florence with the new Ford Raptor. The scenery is beautiful and breath taking. He has a passion to learn as much as possible and loves to share that knowledge with others. If youre interested in tackling this route, you have a some options when it comes to logistics. However, since this park is so spread out it is a great place to come take in the scenery without feeling to crowded! . The western end of the trail is close to the Superstition Mountains. note: State Trust Land permit is required ( read this post ). Start planning the trip of a lifetime now. Front & rear tow attachments. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. 99% of travelers recommend this experience. Altogether this is a recommended trail in my book. Along the hike you will see many unusual rock formations, benches to rest on, and great views of the mountain range . The four peaks can also be seen from here in the distance as well which provides an additional backdrop for photos especially when theyre covered in snow. The minimum age is 2 and we offer a reduced child fare for ages 2-15. Just shredding trails with the buds! After lunch, we'll continue around the mountain, weaving in and out of washes and whoop-dee-doos. Get access to thousands of off-road dirt trails and snowmobile trails across the nation. Further down the trail you will pop up onto the TILTED TABLE. The kids said they thought it was better than the Indiana Jones ride at Disneyland. Due to the difficulty and length of this run expect a long day, we never finish early. Did it counter clockwise. There are many tales of this supposed hidden gold mine in the Superstition Mountains that have captivated people for hundreds of years. Keep walking and you will run right into it. Located near the east rim of the Valley of the Sun and popular for the legend of the Lost Dutchman Mine. Some popular ones here are the Flatiron Trail and Weavers Needle. Thanks to Apache Trail Tours for an excellent tour. What hike would your recommend, we have about 6 hours of time. At about 45 minutes east Phoenix it is easily accessible and much different than other mountain peaks in the area. Thanks to Apache Trail Tours for an excellent tour. Wind Cave Trail. Along the drive you can drive through the mountains over to Canyon Lake, Tortilla Flat, Roosevelt Lake and dam. Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour at Sunset. The wilderness extends eastwards from the Superstition range to other more remote mountains, and for all this region access is limited to two main roads; US 60 past the southern edge and the Apache Trail (AZ 88) to the north. Apache Trail Jeep Tours provides guided hiking and jeep adventure tour vacation ideas for your family, corporate event, or team building outing in the beautiful setting of the AZ Superstition Mountain range. Beautiful hike with stunning views. Many of you know that the middle section of the Apache Trail has been closed indefinitely since September 23, 2019 after Tropical Storm Lorena whirled over the area and dumped over 6 of water in a matter of hours, pummeling Fish Creek hill with boulders and shattering the road base. Next stop is Tortilla Flat. You can see Superstition Mountain for miles as you approach. Superstition Wilderness Trails West by Jack Carlson . Lots of mine equipment and bad roads, I don't recommend this hike to anyone. Great hike! Flat Iron is one of the "must do" hikes to establish your "clout" in the hiking community. Boulder Canyon Trail - Superstition Mountain. Hard to find the route. Broadly speaking, the Gila River Ramble combines a backbone of the AZT with a knot of jeep tracks between Kelvin and Florence. If you're looking for a moderately challenging 44 trail located in central Arizona that also offers beautiful landscapes and diverse terrain, then the Montana Mountain trail is made for you. View your favorite zones in 3D. Well.WE DO! No fees are required for use or camping.13,000 Acres View in Trail Finder. Poke you, bite you, sting you, burn you and dry you out. There were places where we could take the Jeep off the road. Flatiron Summit. There is something about the Superstition Mountains that draws people to it (maybe it's the lost gold mine)it has a magical pull. Most of the elevation is towards the end. The mine has not been active since before 2010 (best guess). Cross-country OHV use is permitted within the boundaries of this area. A truly different mountain experience for me. ", etc. Battleship was gorgeous tons of water and wild flowers. Followed by a narrow and rough rock garden. All the snow melt creates waterfalls. From the trail-head you will follow the old and wide dirt road for a while until you reach the wilderness fence line. With his knowledge of the local desert birds, and appreciation of the Apache Trail territory, a great time will be had by all. The road is climbs the elevation and there is opportunity to stop off and take a photo, maybe a hike or a brief stroll. If fewer than 4 in your group, call the office for available seating with other guests. The western end of the trail is close to the Superstition Mountains. Since Smokey retired in 2008 from Portland, OR he's enjoyed educating and entertaining tourists at places like Crazy Horse Memorial in Custer, SD and at Rubys Inn (outside Bryce Canyon, Ut). On return part of loop it was hard to find the trail and we got lost! The scenery is spectacular. Take Forrester Road out of town just past Carter Road to Imler Road. In one place in your blog you said you wouldn't rate this trail higher than a 6 rating and at the end, an 8 rating. After a few hundred feet we will drop back down on to Towstrap Hill and slide and wind our way to the base of Sand Dam. Our Apple Watch said we went 13.3 miles and 3100 ft elevationand we followed the AllTrails trail exactly, so Im not sure if our watch was wrong? ), From camp we will head toward the back of SAND DAM where we will drop down into a wash that will take us to the backside of Superstition. Easy Jeep trails takes you to an abandoned gypsum mine and also quite close to the Superstition Mountains. Distance 31.83mi. All the feedback I received was "awesome," "great," guides were so informative," "did a great job, & stopped for photo ops upon request! Had to turn around rather than climb up the lichen covered Stone Mountain. It is hard at the top but well worth it. Weather was perfect. Once at the bottom, most likely the only precious metal you will find are broken driveline parts. Covering over 160,000 acres, the Superstition Wilderness contains an abundance of cactus, wildflowers, and perennial water sources interwoven with the soaring mountain tops of granite, basalt and dacite.. Summer days may offer unforgiving heat or violent thunderstorms. At the top of Fremont Saddle, the view overlooks Weavers Needle and the mountains beyond. Allow 5 to 6 hours for the round trip. Explore different ways to experience this place. If youre wondering if your OHV can handle this route, I wouldnt worry. I've hiked nearly 1000 miles in my lifetime and this mountain in the desert was BRUTAL. The kids said they thought it was better than the Indiana Jones ride at Disneyland. There is more vegetation found along this trail when compared with much of the desert landscape in Phoenix, and the contrasting colors of the vegetation and the rocks is gorgeous. For some great photo ops either sunrise or sunset! Second part of the Jeep trail near Superstition Mountain near Apache Junction in the Phoenix Arizona area. The cave trail is really the only part where I had these problems, and if I was rating just the other parts of the hike or just the views it would be an easy 5/5. Rocky with no tracks on it at all. Smokey is knowledgeable on the terrain and history of the area. Skip to content (480) 982-7661. See all 5 Superstition Mountains tours on Tripadvisor, See all Superstition Mountains experiences on Tripadvisor, View all restaurants near Superstition Mountains on Tripadvisor, View all attractions near Superstition Mountains on Tripadvisor, Apache Trail Scenic Drive: Tickets & Tours, Desert Safari and Dead Sea Day Trip from Tel Aviv, All Inclusive Day Trip to Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Baby Taj from Delhi by Car, Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Day Trip with Cider Tasting & Lunch from Paris, Combo Umrah Pack (JED Airport -MED-MAKK-JED Airport With MED & MAK Holy Places, Chiang Mai-Chiang Rai:White+Black+Blue Temple+Golden Triangle+Boat Trip. As a rock climber.. The main trail is 4. Continuing on through some suspension twisters back into a second sand playground allowing for some unsupervised/optional sand play. We saw everything on the trail from road bikes, Jeeps, and ATVs, to small and large 44 trucks, and SUVs. Lying to the north of U.S. Route 60 and to the south of the Salt River . Continue on 86 south to Westmorland. When you reach the fence there's an area to go through. It doesnt matter if its a slide-in or a chassis-mount, a hard-side or a pop-up, if its a truck camper and its carried on a truck, we cover it. Unfortunately, the beauty on Montana Mountain has been marred, somewhat, by a recent forest fire, but theres still much to see at 5,400 feet, including expansive vistas as far as the eye can see. Full Day Apache Trail Adventure Tour from Scottsdale Is One of the best Events to witness in Goldfield Ghost Town. Get it with Truck Camper Adventure's weekly newsletter. Hiking in the Superstition Mountains is best enjoyed during the months of November - April. Explore Superstition Mountains trails - view hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you. Superstition Mountain. Departing out of Goldfield Ghost Town, this 2 hour Trail Tour first stops at Canyon Lake Overlook for a great photo op. Coffee Flat Trail 108. Follow Huff Road north about 6.3 miles. Superstition Mountain (Yavapai: Wi:kchsawa, O'odham: Gakok) is a prominent mountain and regional landmark located in the Phoenix metropolitan area of Arizona, immediately east of Apache Junction and north of Gold Canyon.It anchors the west end of the federally designated Superstition Wilderness Area and is a popular outdoor recreation destination, home to numerous trails for hiking and . The two-page spread called the mountainous 44 route Queen Valley Road, but the Every Trail iPhone app I used for the trip named it the Montana Mountain 44 Road. Whatever you call it, the route is both challenging and rewarding with its spectacular Sonoran Desert landscapes, breathtaking mountain vistas, and boulder strewn mountain switchbacks. You do get a bit of a workout, but I honestly was so worried that my dog would fall off a cliff that I honestly thought this was a physically easy trail until i got to the parking lot and finally let myself feel tired. All rights reserved. Haunted Canyon Trail 203. Our thanks to you for helping make our Rally a success! Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. 13. Use your 20 minutes along the boardwalk, enjoying a prickly pear gelato or inside the gift shop. The Treasure Loop Trail is a 2.4-mile loop hike at the west base of the Superstition Mountains. My solo Jeep adventure to sheep's bridge was a success! 2h 44m. We'll take everyone around Superstition Mt. 72 votes, 15 comments. View trail; Chivo Falls Loop Trail. The Black Cat trail was awarded BF Goodrichs Outstanding Trail Award in 2010 for the outstanding work the SD4W club provided in working with the local government agencies to promote responsible use, conservation and maintenance while maintaining fun for all. (Was anyone lucky enough to get a map? A short optional climb is 3.0 and the Gypsum Overlook Loop is 2.5. I did the heiroglyphic trail a few times, and that's a relatively easy hike (yet consider it a moderate hike for out-of-shape flatlanders, but it is still doable). As youd expect in the Superstition Wilderness, the scenery on this drive is spectacular and diverse. Longitutde: 32.8866017 Think again! Siphon Draw Trail: 4 miles round trip, a very scenic hike, this trail winds up into a canyon known as Siphon Draw. How would I rate it? Our thanks to you for helping make our Rally a success! Save to a List. The main trail is 4. Hop on board for the Sandman experience. Fun hike! Okay, maybe July is not the smartest months to hike into the Supes anyway, and I did start out at 7 a.m. from the trailhead, but there was not another soul in sight, till I got back to fremont Saddle where I met two ladies. According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Superstition Mountains: Superstition Mountains, Arizona: Address, Phone Number, Superstition Mountains Reviews: 5/5. Right after the Cracks there is a tight squeeze that likes rocker panels. Minimum 31 off road tires and suspension lift suggested. Approximately 1600 people and a contingent of 30 Apache laborers watched on as President Roosevelt pressed a button which released the reservoir waters for the first time. Smokey is knowledgeable on the terrain and history of the area. Named after the fabled lost gold mine, Lost Dutchman State Park is located in the Sonoran Desert, at the base of the Superstition Mountains, only 40 miles east of Phoenix. 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