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LOST Trail across Queen Creek to the Saddle (S)

By September 14, 2022 August 24th, 2025 No Comments
Approx hike distance (miles): 3.0 Area: Superior
Accum.  elevation gain (feet): 400 Park Entry Fee: N/A
Low to high elevation gain: N/A SCAMR All Trails Map: No
Recommended gas donation: $10 Website for reference info: N/A
Unpaved miles: 1 Trailhead GPS Coordinates 33.277997, -111.139778
Road Conditions: Fair High clearance vehicle req’d: Suggested

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure to check -in

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

 

Special Instructions:

This out and back hike offers spectacular canyon views. Also, see the historic wagon wheel tracks of the Silver King mine. The trail crosses shallow Queen Creek, so consider hiking sticks to help with the crossing. Bring plenty of water and a snack.

Directions:

Take Felix Rd north to Arizona Farms Rd. Turn right. Turn left on AZ 79. Take the right ramp onto Hwy 60 East toward Globe. Just past mile marker 225, turn right. (If you pass a sign “Entering Superior”, you have gone too far). In 0.6-mile there will be a fence on the right. At the end of the fence, continue straight to a big roundabout. This is the trailhead.