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Lost Goldmine Trail from Hieroglyphic Trailhead – Photo Hike (SP)

By September 14, 2022 November 22nd, 2025 No Comments
Approx hike distance (miles): 2.0 Area: Superstition Mountains
Accum.  elevation gain (feet): N/A Park Entry Fee: No
Low to high elevation gain: 300 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: Yes Uneven footing Yes
Steep side drop-offs No Steep Trail: No
Off Trial (scratchy) No Slippery Trail Surfaces: No
Use of hands required: No Boulder Hopping: No
Difficulty: Moderate Water Crossings: No
Restrooms at Trailhead: Yes Gloves Required: No

 

Special Instructions:

This SPECIAL out and back hike will focus on landscape photography. Roger Degler, a professional photographer, will accompany the group to assist all hikers with their photographs. This hike is for the photo enthusiasts. Roger’s work can be seen at AZsunsets.blogspot.com. Bring water, a snack, and a camera or phone for your pictures. Limit of 20 hikers.

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.