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Massacre Grounds Trail

Intermediate
 4.6 (5)
  1. Areas
  2. AZ
  3. …Phoenix Metro
  4. …Apache Junction
  5. Lost Dutchman State Park

“This trail leads to a secluded, intermittent waterfall. ”

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2.7

Miles

4.4

KM

Point to Point

3,201' 976 m

High

2,117' 645 m

Low

1,087' 331 m

Up

2' 1 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (4°)

22%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Unknown

Features -none-

Group size limited to 15 people.

Description

This relatively short hike leads up to the foothills of the Superstition Mountains. Start at the Crosscut Trailhead and head southeast along a rugged dirt trail through low desert cactus. Massacre Grounds will appear on the left as a wedge-like outcropping. Continue onward to reach Massacre Falls which intermittently runs depending upon recent rainfall.

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Land Manager: USFS - Tonto National Forest Office

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  4.6 from 5 votes

#3

in Lost Dutchman State Park

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#3

in Lost Dutchman State Park

#156

in Arizona

#6,001

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Crosscut Trailhead Map
Jan 10, 2019 near Apache…, AZ

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Apr 3, 2020
C Wilson
Feb 7, 2020
Alex Cost
Jan 4, 2020
Rock On
Sep 21, 2019
Joshua Silva
May 27, 2019
Rich Vosko
Feb 9, 2019
Dni B
5.4 round trip. End of 2.7 is the waterfall. Nice easy to moderate hike. 5.4mi
Jan 19, 2019
Edith Donno
5.5mi

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