| when | Trip Report : February 13, 2016 | ||
| where | Superstition Wilderness | ||
| the hike |
Starting at First Water Trailhead, we’ll head out on the Dutchman’s
Trail about 4 miles before turning to go a half mile up a creek bed.
From there we do the hardest work of the hike, heading 600 feet up a very steep
half mile to the top. Please bring hiking poles!
On the way up we’ll have incredible views of Aylor’s Arch.
At the top we’ll sign our names in the book in a mail box, while enjoying some of the best panoramic views of the Superstitions. Anyone more adventuresome can climb the short, but heart-pounding distance out on one of the spurs to get closer to the arch. Return by the same route. |
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| distance | 11 miles | ||
| time | 6-7 hours | ||
| EC | +-1790' elevation change | ||
| elevations | 2246' (Second Water Trail junction) to 2933' (Palomino Mountain) | ||
| type | round trip | ||
| starting at |
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| on trail | 80% — Dutchman’s Trail | ||
| rating | "B" Rate yourself as a hiker. | ||
| dogs allowed | no | ||
| cost | Sharing gas expenses with the driver. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member. |
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| weather | Apache Junction | ||
| meet in Mesa | 7:30 AM at Home Depot in Mesa on the southeast corner of Power and US 60. | ||
| meet at First Water |
8:10 AM at First Water Trailhead. | ||
| drive |
• Go northeast on the Apache Trail Highway (Arizona 88) past
Goldfield Ghost Town and Lost Dutchman State Park, to First Water Road. • Turn right on First Water Road and drive to the end. |
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