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Second Water Spring (A)

By September 15, 2022 July 2nd, 2025 No Comments
Approx hike distance (miles): 8.0 Area: Superstition Mountains
Accum.  elevation gain (feet): 1100 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: 2.6 Trailhead GPS Coordinates 33.480282, -111.443075
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) Yes Slippery Trail Surfaces: No
Use of hands required: No Boulder Hopping: No
Difficulty: Moderate Water Crossings: No
Restrooms at Trailhead: Yes Gloves Required: Yes

 

Special Instructions:

This hike will follow the Second Water trail. The last mile will be off trail. Bring plenty of water and food for a snack and lunch.

Directions:

Felix Rd north, right on Arizona Farms Rd. Left on AZ 79 and left on Hwy 60 West, toward Phoenix. Turn right on Mountain View Road just past Silly Mountain. Continue 4.5 miles to Apache Trail (SR 88) and turn right. Go approx. 2 miles to First Water Trailhead rd. (just past Lost Dutchman State Park). Right on First Water Trailhead Rd until the end of the road.