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103 mi 165 km of trail — 11 Featured Hikes

Gems 1 Gem Easy Trails 28 Trails Intermediate Trails 17 Trails Hard Trails 4 Trails

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Hieroglyphs

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Featured Hikes in Apache Junction - 11

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Favorite Awesome rock formations up there.

Superstition Ridgeline

11.2 mi 18.1 km • Point to Point • 3,431 ft Ascent 1045.89 m Ascent

Singletrack Apache Junction, AZ

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Favorite It's a gorgeous view from the top of the Black Mesa Trail.

Second Water/Black Mesa/Dutchman Loop

9.3 mi 14.9 km • Loop • 994 ft Ascent 302.89 m Ascent

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( 9 )
Favorite This view gives you an idea of the creek valley, one of the basins, and the general terrain along the Hieroglyphics Trail.

Hieroglyphic Trail #101

3.0 mi 4.8 km • Out and Back • 571 ft Ascent 174.16 m Ascent

Singletrack Apache Junction, AZ

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Favorite Enjoy expansive views from the Black Mesa Trail - Dutchman Trail junction

Second Water > Boulder Canyon > Dutchman

11.7 mi 18.8 km • Loop • 987 ft Ascent 300.69 m Ascent

Singletrack Apache Junction, AZ

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Favorite The trail is rocky and rife with saguaro on the way to the saddle.

Bulldog Canyon Saddle and Pass Mountain Trail Loop

5.0 mi 8.1 km • Loop • 1,090 ft Ascent 332.29 m Ascent

Singletrack Apache Junction, AZ

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Favorite This is a shot showing my favorite spot on the Blevins Trail - it's colorful in spring and has a good view of Pass Mountain.

Usery Mountain Regional Park Southeast Trails Loop

7.5 mi 12.0 km • Loop • 317 ft Ascent 96.52 m Ascent

Singletrack Apache Junction, AZ

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Favorite This is a shot showing my favorite spot on the Blevins Trail - it's colorful in spring and has a good view of Pass Mountain.

Usery Mountain Regional Park Medium Loop

6.3 mi 10.1 km • Loop • 283 ft Ascent 86.3 m Ascent

Singletrack Apache Junction, AZ

( 2 )
Favorite This is a shot showing my favorite spot on the Blevins Trail - it's colorful in spring and has a good view of Pass Mountain.

Usery Park Large Loop - South Side

7.6 mi 12.2 km • Loop • 243 ft Ascent 74.17 m Ascent

Singletrack Apache Junction, AZ

( 1 )
Favorite Enjoy great views of Red Mountain along the Saguaro Trail.

Maricopa Trail - Pass Mountain Connector

9.4 mi 15.1 km • Point to Point • 538 ft Ascent 163.95 m Ascent

Singletrack Mesa, AZ

( 1 )
Favorite A bench at the top of the hill. Great view of Fountain Hills ... no shade, though. (Look for the BIG fountain to be going on the hour.)

Maricopa Trail: Usery Mountain Visitor's Center to Bulldog

13.1 mi 21.1 km • Out and Back • 1,079 ft Ascent 328.87 m Ascent

Singletrack Apache Junction, AZ

( 1 )
Favorite Large nest of Africanized Bees. Encountered while heading up to the Pass Mountain Route. There is no place to run if these guys get mad.

Peak of Interest Loop

9.4 mi 15.1 km • Loop • 2,191 ft Ascent 667.86 m Ascent

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Trails in Apache Junction - 38

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2.4 mi 3.9 km #1 Siphon Draw Trail #53
Apache Junction, AZ
2.4 mi 3.9 km Apache Junction, AZ
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8.0 mi 12.9 km #2 Superstition Ridgeline Trail
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1.5 mi 2.4 km #3 Wind Cave Trail
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7.8 mi 12.6 km #4 Boulder Canyon Trail #103
Apache Junction, AZ
7.8 mi 12.6 km Apache Junction, AZ
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2.7 mi 4.4 km #5 Massacre Grounds Trail
Apache Junction, AZ
2.7 mi 4.4 km Apache Junction, AZ
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3.1 mi 5.1 km #6 Blevins Trail
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3.1 mi 5.1 km Apache Junction, AZ
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7.5 mi 12.1 km #7 Pass Mountain Trail
Apache Junction, AZ
7.5 mi 12.1 km Apache Junction, AZ
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3.3 mi 5.3 km #8 Second Water Trail #236
Apache Junction, AZ
3.3 mi 5.3 km Apache Junction, AZ
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18.7 mi 30.1 km #9 Dutchman Trail #104
Gold Camp, AZ
18.7 mi 30.1 km Gold Camp, AZ
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1.4 mi 2.3 km #10 Hawes Loop Trail
Apache Junction, AZ
1.4 mi 2.3 km Apache Junction, AZ
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1.6 mi 2.6 km #11 Lost Sheep Trail
Apache Junction, AZ
1.6 mi 2.6 km Apache Junction, AZ
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5.7 mi 9.2 km #12 Jacobs Crosscut Trail #58
Apache Junction, AZ
5.7 mi 9.2 km Apache Junction, AZ
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1.2 mi 1.9 km #13 EJ Peak Trail (Lone Mountain)
Apache Junction, AZ
1.2 mi 1.9 km Apache Junction, AZ
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3.0 mi 4.9 km #14 Black Mesa Trail #241
Apache Junction, AZ
3.0 mi 4.9 km Apache Junction, AZ
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1.4 mi 2.3 km #15 Bulldog Saddle Trail
Apache Junction, AZ
1.4 mi 2.3 km Apache Junction, AZ
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1.2 mi 1.9 km #16 Cat Peaks Trail
Mesa, AZ
1.2 mi 1.9 km Mesa, AZ
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2.3 mi 3.7 km #17 Maricopa Trail: Pass Mountain Trail Connector
Mesa, AZ
2.3 mi 3.7 km Mesa, AZ
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1.0 mi 1.6 km #18 Chain Fruit Trail
Apache Junction, AZ
1.0 mi 1.6 km Apache Junction, AZ
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1.2 mi 1.9 km #19 Amigos Wash Trail
Mesa, AZ
1.2 mi 1.9 km Mesa, AZ
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0.3 mi 0.5 km #20 Cat Peaks Pass Trail
Apache Junction, AZ
0.3 mi 0.5 km Apache Junction, AZ
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Photos of Apache Junction - 56

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This is a shot showing my favorite spot on the Blevins Trail - it's colorful in spring and has a good view of Pass Mountain.

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This is a shot showing my favorite spot on the…
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Apache Junction, AZ
It's a gorgeous view from the top of the Black Mesa Trail.

#2

It's a gorgeous view from the top of the Black…
 5
Apache Junction, AZ
This view gives you an idea of the creek valley, one of the basins, and the general terrain along the Hieroglyphics Trail.

#3

This view gives you an idea of the creek valley…
 4
Apache Junction, AZ
Take a break and enjoy your accomplishment!

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Take a break and enjoy your accomplishment!
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Apache Junction, AZ
Enjoy phenomenal desert views from the Ruidoso Trail.

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Enjoy phenomenal desert views from the Ruidoso…
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Apache Junction, AZ
If you think you're done going up, lower your expectation.

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If you think you're done going up, lower your e…
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Apache Junction, AZ
Looking up at Flatiron

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Looking up at Flatiron
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Apache Junction, AZ
Awesome rock formations up there.

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Awesome rock formations up there.
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Apache Junction, AZ

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