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Superstition Wilderness

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94 mi 151 km of trail — 8 Featured Hikes

Gems 1 Gem Easy Trails 4 Trails Intermediate Trails 13 Trails Hard Trails 3 Trails

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Hieroglyphs

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Apache Junction, AZ

Featured Hikes in Superstition Wilderness - 8

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Along the Peralta Canyon Trail, you'll have a spectacular view of the mountains behind you as you're on your way to Weaver's Needle.

#1

4.5 mi 7.2 km
Peralta Out and Back
 22
Gold Camp, AZ
Along the Peralta Canyon Trail, you'll have a spectacular view of the mountains behind you as you're on your way to Weaver's Needle.

#2

12.6 mi 20.3 km
Weavers Needle Loop
 12
Gold Camp, AZ
Plenty of hand holds and steps.

#3

11.2 mi 18.1 km
Superstition Ridgeline
 13
Apache Junction, AZ
Peralta Canyon Trail.

#4

8.5 mi 13.6 km
Miners Needle Loop
 7
Gold Camp, AZ
This view gives you an idea of the creek valley, one of the basins, and the general terrain along the Hieroglyphics Trail.

#5

3.0 mi 4.8 km
Hieroglyphic Trail #101
 8
Apache Junction, AZ
It's a gorgeous view from the top of the Black Mesa Trail.

#6

9.2 mi 14.9 km
Second Water/Black Mesa/…
 4
Apache Junction, AZ
The Second Water Trail traverses gorgeous country in the Superstition Wilderness.

#7

5.4 mi 8.7 km
Garden Valley Loop
 1
Apache Junction, AZ
Enjoy expansive views from the Black Mesa Trail - Dutchman Trail junction

#8

11.7 mi 18.8 km
Second Water > Boulder C…
 1
Apache Junction, AZ

Trails in Superstition Wilderness - 12

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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
Apache Junction, AZ
8.0 mi 12.9 km Apache Junction, AZ
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6.2 mi 10.0 km
#3 Peralta Canyon Trail
Gold Camp, AZ
6.2 mi 10.0 km Gold Camp, AZ
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18.7 mi 30.1 km
#4 Dutchman Trail #104
Gold Camp, AZ
18.7 mi 30.1 km Gold Camp, AZ
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3.5 mi 5.6 km
#5 Bluff Springs Trail #235
Gold Camp, AZ
3.5 mi 5.6 km Gold Camp, AZ
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7.8 mi 12.6 km
#6 Boulder Canyon Trail #103
Apache Junction, AZ
7.8 mi 12.6 km Apache Junction, AZ
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3.0 mi 4.9 km
#7 Black Mesa Trail #241
Apache Junction, AZ
3.0 mi 4.9 km Apache Junction, AZ
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2.8 mi 4.6 km
#8 Terrapin Trail #234
Apache Junction, AZ
2.8 mi 4.6 km Apache Junction, AZ
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3.3 mi 5.3 km
#9 Second Water Trail #236
Apache Junction, AZ
3.3 mi 5.3 km Apache Junction, AZ
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5.7 mi 9.2 km
#10 Lost Goldmine Trail: East
Apache Junction, AZ
5.7 mi 9.2 km Apache Junction, AZ
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29.9 mi 48.0 km
#11 AZT - Passage 19 - Superstition Wilderness
Superior, AZ
29.9 mi 48.0 km Superior, AZ
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2.5 mi 4.0 km
#12 Hackberry Spring Trail
Apache Junction, AZ
2.5 mi 4.0 km Apache Junction, AZ
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Photos of Superstition Wilderness - 58

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Along the Peralta Canyon Trail, you'll have a spectacular view of the mountains behind you as you're on your way to Weaver's Needle.

#1

Along the Peralta Canyon Trail, you'll have a s…
 7
Gold Camp, AZ
Weaver's Needle stands prominently in the distance.

#2

Weaver's Needle stands prominently in the dista…
 6
Apache Junction, AZ
Peralta Canyon Trail.

#3

Peralta Canyon Trail.
 6
Gold Camp, AZ
Take a break and enjoy your accomplishment!

#4

Take a break and enjoy your accomplishment!
 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.

#5

This view gives you an idea of the creek valley…
 4
Apache Junction, AZ
It's a gorgeous view from the top of the Black Mesa Trail.

#6

It's a gorgeous view from the top of the Black…
 4
Apache Junction, AZ
There's great campsites along the Peralta Canyon Trail.

#7

There's great campsites along the Peralta Canyo…
 3
Apache Junction, AZ
A centuries-old saguaro graces this view into the heart of the Superstitions.

#8

A centuries-old saguaro graces this view into t…
 3
Apache Junction, AZ

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