Apache Junction

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103 mi 165 km of trail — 11 Recommended Routes

1 Gem

10 Trails

29 Trails

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Lost Dutchman State Park

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Usery Mountain Regional Park

24 Trails

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

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Recommended Routes in Apache Junction - 11

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The saddle above Flatiron Trail, lit by the city, about 2:30AM. For me, the moment the camera earned its pack weight.

Superstition Ridgeline

11.2 mi 18.1 km • 3,431' Up 1045.89 m Up • 3,286' Down 1001.49 m Down

Apache…, AZ

Hieroglyphic Trail #101

3.0 mi 4.8 km • 571' Up 174.16 m Up • 571' Down 173.96 m Down

Apache…, AZ

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 • 994' Up 302.89 m Up • 994' Down 303.06 m Down

Apache…, AZ

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 • 1,090' Up 332.29 m Up • 1,090' Down 332.24 m Down

Apache…, AZ

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 • 283' Up 86.3 m Up • 278' Down 84.85 m Down

Apache…, AZ

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

Second Water > Boulder Canyon > Dutchman

11.7 mi 18.8 km • 987' Up 300.69 m Up • 993' Down 302.59 m Down

Apache…, AZ

Usery Mountain Regional Park Southeast Trails Loop

7.5 mi 12.0 km • 317' Up 96.52 m Up • 319' Down 97.13 m Down

Apache…, AZ

Enjoy great views of Red Mountain along the Saguaro Trail.

Maricopa Trail - Pass Mountain Connector

9.4 mi 15.1 km • 538' Up 163.95 m Up • 1,335' Down 406.81 m Down

Mesa, AZ

Usery Park Large Loop - South Side

7.6 mi 12.2 km • 243' Up 74.17 m Up • 244' Down 74.39 m Down

Apache…, AZ

A confusing transition. Look for this sign to the southeast of the permanent toilets and continue on.

Maricopa Trail: Usery Mountain Visitor's Center to Bulldog

13.1 mi 21.1 km • 1,079' Up 328.87 m Up • 1,079' Down 328.94 m Down

Apache…, AZ

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 • 2,191' Up 667.86 m Up • 2,191' Down 667.73 m Down

Apache…, AZ

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2.4 mi 3.9 km #1Siphon Draw Trail #53 Difficult Apache Junction, AZ	Difficult	Apache Junction, AZ	36
8.0 mi 12.9 km #2Superstition Ridgeline Trail Very Difficult Apache Junction, AZ	Very Difficult	Apache Junction, AZ	7
1.5 mi 2.4 km #3Wind Cave Trail Intermediate Apache Junction, AZ	Intermediate	Apache Junction, AZ	18
2.7 mi 4.4 km #4Massacre Grounds Trail Intermediate Apache Junction, AZ	Intermediate	Apache Junction, AZ	5
18.7 mi 30.1 km #5Dutchman Trail #104 Intermediate/Difficult Gold Camp, AZ	Intermediate/Difficult	Gold Camp, AZ	3
7.5 mi 12.1 km #6Pass Mountain Trail Intermediate Apache Junction, AZ	Intermediate	Apache Junction, AZ	9
3.1 mi 5.1 km #7Blevins Trail Easy/Intermediate Apache Junction, AZ	Easy/Intermediate	Apache Junction, AZ	3
7.8 mi 12.6 km #8Boulder Canyon Trail #103 Intermediate/Difficult Apache Junction, AZ	Intermediate/Difficult	Apache Junction, AZ	5
3.3 mi 5.3 km #9Second Water Trail #236 Intermediate Apache Junction, AZ	Intermediate	Apache Junction, AZ	4
5.7 mi 9.2 km #10Lost Goldmine Trail: East Intermediate/Difficult Apache Junction, AZ	Intermediate/Difficult	Apache Junction, AZ	3
1.4 mi 2.3 km #11Hawes Loop Trail Intermediate Apache Junction, AZ	Intermediate	Apache Junction, AZ	2
1.6 mi 2.6 km #12Lost Sheep Trail Easy Apache Junction, AZ	Easy	Apache Junction, AZ	2
5.7 mi 9.2 km #13Jacobs Crosscut Trail #58 Intermediate Apache Junction, AZ	Intermediate	Apache Junction, AZ	1
1.2 mi 1.9 km #14EJ Peak Trail (Lone Mountain) Difficult Apache Junction, AZ	Difficult	Apache Junction, AZ	1
1.4 mi 2.3 km #15Bulldog Saddle Trail Difficult Apache Junction, AZ	Difficult	Apache Junction, AZ	1
3.0 mi 4.9 km #16Black Mesa Trail #241 Intermediate Apache Junction, AZ	Intermediate	Apache Junction, AZ	1
1.2 mi 1.9 km #17Cat Peaks Trail Intermediate Mesa, AZ	Intermediate	Mesa, AZ	1
1.2 mi 1.9 km #18Amigos Wash Trail Intermediate Mesa, AZ	Intermediate	Mesa, AZ	1
2.3 mi 3.7 km #19Maricopa Trail: Pass Mountain Trail Connector Intermediate Mesa, AZ	Intermediate	Mesa, AZ	1
1.0 mi 1.6 km #20Chain Fruit Trail Intermediate Apache Junction, AZ	Intermediate	Apache Junction, AZ	1