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Hieroglyphics to Peak 5057 to Carney Springs (A)

By September 14, 2022 July 2nd, 2025 No Comments
Approx hike distance (miles): 9.2 Area: Superstition Mountains
Accum.  elevation gain (feet): 3500 Park Entry Fee: No
Low to high elevation gain: N/A SCAMR All Trails Map: No
Recommended gas donation: $10 Website for reference info: N/A
Unpaved miles: 0 Trailhead GPS Coordinates 33.389745, -111.424699
Road Conditions: Good High clearance vehicle req’d: No

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure to check -in

Trail Conditions
Maintained Trail: No Uneven footing Yes
Steep side drop-offs Yes Steep Trail: Yes
Off Trial (scratchy) Yes Slippery Trail Surfaces: Yes
Use of hands required: Yes Boulder Hopping: No
Difficulty: Strenuous Water Crossings: No
Restrooms at Trailhead: Yes Gloves Required: No

 

Special Instructions:

The hike begins at the Hieroglyphics trailhead and ends where the trail from Carney Springs meets the road in to the Peralta trailhead. This hike will be quite strenuous with the elevation gain, so may be too difficult for some. If the weather is warm, be sure to carry extra water. A shuttle will be required to be set up prior to the start of the hike. Bring plenty of water and food for a snack and lunch.

Directions:

Take Felix Rd to Arizona Farms Rd, turn right. Turn left on AZ 79 to Hwy 60 West and follow Hwy 60 West. Turn right on Kings Ranch Rd, at stoplight (milepost 203). Turn right on Baseline. Turn left on Mohican. Turn left on Valley View Dr, it curves onto Whitetail Rd. Turn right on Cloudview and proceed to the trailhead parking lot.