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Desperado Trail (S)

By November 7, 2023 November 28th, 2025 No Comments
Approx hike distance (miles): 2 Area: Peralta Regional Park
Accum.  elevation gain (feet): 200 Park Entry Fee: See below
Low to high elevation gain: N/A SCAMR All Trails Map: No
Recommended gas donation: $10 Website for reference info: pinal.gov/1206/Peralta-Regional-Park-Map
Unpaved miles: 5 Trailhead GPS Coordinates 33.3647222, -111.370833
Road Conditions: Fair 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: Easy Water Crossings: Yes
Restrooms at Trailhead: No Gloves Required: No

 

Special Instructions:

This is an out and back hike on the Desperado Trail.  The hike starts and ends at the Ramada.  Great Views of the Superstitions and lots of saguaros. After hiking one mile, turnaround and return to the parking lot.  Bring plenty of water and a snack.

Directions:

Drive north on Felix Road to Arizona Farms and turn right.  Turn left on AZ 79 and drive 9.7 miles to Highway 60 and go west.  Travel 8 miles on Hwy. 60 and turn right onto Peralta Road.  Drive 5 miles to Peralta Regional Park entrance on the right.  Follow signs to Group Picnic and park near bathrooms.