Top Adventures in Gold Canyon
Hike to Broadway Cave
...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 ...
4 miles
950 ft gain
Hike the Hieroglyphic Trail
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 U...
3 miles
500 ft gain
Hike to Peak 5057 via Hieroglyphic Trail
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 Whit...
8 miles
3000 ft gain
Hike to the Wave Cave
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....
3.5 miles
990 ft gain
Hike Carney Springs to Superstition Peak 5057
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 vall...
9.5 miles
3600 ft gain
Catch a Sunset at Three Sisters
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 pa...
Catch a Sunset at Goldfield Ranch
Although a tourist trap, Goldfield Ghost Town is a place any visitor might like stopping for a little food and a drink if they're hiking in the Superstition Mountains at the nearby Lost Dutchman State Park. It's certainly a place that has plentifu...
Hike to Praying Hands in Lost Dutchman State Park
Begin your hike in the Cholla parking lot, and start Treasure Loop Trail (this is the north side of the loop, heading east). Once you get to the base of the main cliffs, and the trail starts to veer to the right, this is where you branch off. In...
4.3 miles
954 ft gain
Photograph Cactus Blooms at Lost Dutchman
And there is no better place to experience this beautiful display than at Lost Dutchman State Park.
The State Park website shares that visitors can find "chuparosas, poppies, fiddle necks, globe mallow, chuparosa, brittle bush, desert evening prim...
Hike Siphon Draw to Flatiron Summit
Flatiron is one of the most popular day hikes in the Superstition Wilderness, just outside of Phoenix, AZ. The hike begins at Lost Dutchman State Park in Apache Junction. Once inside the park, drive to the last parking area and look for a sign for...
6.5 miles
2781 ft gain
Hike the Treasure Loop
Located about 40 miles east of Phoenix right off AZ-88 E/N Apache Trail.The initial trail begins at an elevation of 2000 feet within the Sonoran Desert. The trail can be accessed via the Cholla (northern side) Day-use Area or the Saguaro (southern...
2.4 miles
460 ft gain
Camp at Lost Dutchman State Park
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 wi...
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