Broadway Cave & Monument Canyon (UI)
| Date: | Destination: | Broadway Cave & Monument Canyon | |||||
| Level: | Upper Intermediate (UI) | Area: | Superstition Mountains | ||||
| Approx hike distance in miles: | 4.5 | Hike leader: | |||||
| Low to high elevation gain: | 950 | Hike leader phone: | |||||
| Accum elevation gain in feet: | 960 | 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: | No | ||||
| Road conditions: | Good | Website for reference info: | N/A | ||||
| High clearance vehicle req'd: | No | Trailhead GPS coordinates: | 33.40782 -111.47697 |
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| Maintained Trail: | Mostly | Uneven Footing: | Yes | ||||
| Steep Side Drop-offs: | Some | Steep Trail: | Yes | ||||
| Off Trail (scratchy): | No | Slippery Trail Surfaces: | No | ||||
| Use of Hands Required: | Yes | Boulder Hopping: | Yes | ||||
| Difficulty: | Moderate | Water Crossings: | No | ||||
| Restrooms at Trailhead: | No | Gloves Required: | Yes | ||||
Special Instructions:
This is an out-and-back hike with a trip to a cave and then to some ruins. Most of the elevation gain is in the last half mile and includes some rock scrambling to reach the cave. After crossing Jacob’s Crosscut Trail, the trail splits at a large rock cairn. The right route goes to the cave and the left goes to a ruin (about 0.3 miles) then continues up Monument Canyon. This hike stops at the ruin. There are wonderful views. Bring plenty of water and a snack. The Broadway Cave is deep and dark, bring a flashlight or headlamp so you can explore.
Directions:
Take Felix Rd north to Arizona Farms Rd, turn right. Take Arizona Farms Rd to AZ-79 and turn left. Merge onto Hwy 60 West and drive 5 miles. Turn right onto South Mountain View Rd, drive 1.7 miles. Turn right onto Broadway and drive 1 mile. The Broadway Trailhead will be on your left.