Superstition Wilderness

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112 mi 180 km of trail — 7 Featured Hikes

1 Gem

5 Trails

15 Trails

3 Trails

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Gems in Superstition Wilderness - 1

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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.

Hieroglyphs

(10) Apache…, AZ

Featured Hikes in Superstition Wilderness - 7

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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.

Peralta Out and Back

4.5 mi 7.2 km • Loop • 1,338 ft Ascent 407.81 m Ascent

(30) Gold Camp, AZ

Superstition Ridgeline

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

(23) Apache…, AZ

Weavers Needle Loop

12.7 mi 20.4 km • Loop • 2,643 ft Ascent 805.52 m Ascent

(17) Gold Camp, 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 • Loop • 994 ft Ascent 302.89 m Ascent

(9) Apache…, AZ

Hieroglyphic Trail #101

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

(12) Apache…, AZ

Miners Needle Loop

8.5 mi 13.6 km • Loop • 1,190 ft Ascent 362.85 m Ascent

(10) Gold Camp, AZ

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

(4) Apache…, AZ

Trails in Superstition Wilderness - 16

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2.4 mi 3.9 km #1Siphon Draw Trail #53 Difficult Apache Junction, AZ	Difficult	2.4 mi 3.9 km	Apache Junction, AZ	27
8.0 mi 12.9 km #2Superstition Ridgeline Trail Extremely Difficult Apache Junction, AZ	Extremely Difficult	8.0 mi 12.9 km	Apache Junction, AZ	5
7.8 mi 12.6 km #3Boulder Canyon Trail #103 Intermediate/Difficult Apache Junction, AZ	Intermediate/Difficult	7.8 mi 12.6 km	Apache Junction, AZ	3
6.2 mi 10.0 km #4Peralta Canyon Trail Intermediate Gold Camp, AZ	Intermediate	6.2 mi 10.0 km	Gold Camp, AZ	6
2.7 mi 4.4 km #5Massacre Grounds Trail Easy/Intermediate Apache Junction, AZ	Easy/Intermediate	2.7 mi 4.4 km	Apache Junction, AZ	4
29.9 mi 48.0 km #6AZT - Passage 19 - Superstition Wilderness Intermediate Superior, AZ	Intermediate	29.9 mi 48.0 km	Superior, AZ	2
3.3 mi 5.3 km #7Second Water Trail #236 Easy/Intermediate Apache Junction, AZ	Easy/Intermediate	3.3 mi 5.3 km	Apache Junction, AZ	4
18.7 mi 30.1 km #8Dutchman Trail #104 Intermediate/Difficult Gold Camp, AZ	Intermediate/Difficult	18.7 mi 30.1 km	Gold Camp, AZ	2
3.5 mi 5.6 km #9Bluff Springs Trail #235 Intermediate/Difficult Gold Camp, AZ	Intermediate/Difficult	3.5 mi 5.6 km	Gold Camp, AZ	2
5.7 mi 9.2 km #10Jacobs Crosscut Trail #58 Easy/Intermediate Apache Junction, AZ	Easy/Intermediate	5.7 mi 9.2 km	Apache Junction, AZ	1
3.0 mi 4.9 km #11Black Mesa Trail #241 Intermediate Apache Junction, AZ	Intermediate	3.0 mi 4.9 km	Apache Junction, AZ	1
2.8 mi 4.6 km #12Terrapin Trail #234 Intermediate/Difficult Apache Junction, AZ	Intermediate/Difficult	2.8 mi 4.6 km	Apache Junction, AZ	1
5.7 mi 9.2 km #13Lost Goldmine Trail: East Intermediate/Difficult Apache Junction, AZ	Intermediate/Difficult	5.7 mi 9.2 km	Apache Junction, AZ	2
1.6 mi 2.6 km #14Bull Pass Trail #129 Intermediate/Difficult Apache Junction, AZ	Intermediate/Difficult	1.6 mi 2.6 km	Apache Junction, AZ	2
3.3 mi 5.3 km #15Cavalry Trail #239 Intermediate Apache Junction, AZ	Intermediate	3.3 mi 5.3 km	Apache Junction, AZ	2
7.2 mi 11.6 km #16Coffee Flat Trail #108 Easy/Intermediate Gold Camp, AZ	Easy/Intermediate	7.2 mi 11.6 km	Gold Camp, AZ	1