Siphon Draw to Flat Iron (A)

Date:					Destination:		Siphon Draw to Flat Iron
Level:		Advanced (A)			Area:		Superstition Mountains
Approx hike distance in miles:		6.05			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		2638			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		2900			Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:					Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		$10
Unpaved miles:		None			Park entry fee per vehicle:		Yes, see below.
Road conditions:		Good			Website for reference info:		N/A
High clearance vehicle req'd:		No			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		33.458712 -111.478061
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Yes			Uneven Footing:		Yes
Steep Side Drop-offs:		Yes			Steep Trail:		Yes
Off Trail (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:		Yes

 

Special Instructions:

This is a strenuous out-and-back hike up Siphon Draw to the Flat Iron, where there are stunning views of the surrounding area. There are interesting rock formations along the way. We will lunch on the top of the Flat Iron. Bring hiking poles, plenty of water, a snack and lunch. There is a $7 entrance fee or a State Park Pass. Collect the entrance fee equally between carpool members.

THIS HIKE IS CHALLENGING AND MORE DIFFICULT THAN MOST HIKES AT THIS LEVEL. PLEASE CONSIDER ITS SEVERITY AND YOUR PERSONAL CONDITION AND EXPERIENCE BEFORE REGISTERING FOR THIS HIKE.

Directions:

Take Felix Rd north to Arizona Farms Rd, turn right. Turn left (north) on AZ 79. Turn left onto Hwy 60 West toward Phoenix.Exit at Idaho Rd and turn right. Turn right on SR 88. Turn right onto the road to Lost Dutchman’s State Park.