| Approx hike distance (miles): | 8 | Area: | Superstition Mountains |
| Accum. elevation gain (feet): | 1120 | Park Entry Fee: | No |
| Low to high elevation gain: | N/A | SCAMR All Trails Map: | No |
| Recommended gas donation: | $10 | Website for reference info: | hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=106 |
| Unpaved miles: | 17 | Trailhead GPS Coordinates | 33.422120, -111.173393 |
| Road Conditions: | Poor | High clearance vehicle req’d: | Yes |
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure to check -in |
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| Maintained Trail: | No | Uneven footing | Yes |
| Steep side drop-offs | No | Steep Trail: | Yes |
| Off Trial (scratchy) | Yes | Slippery Trail Surfaces: | Yes |
| Use of hands required: | Yes | Boulder Hopping: | Yes |
| Difficulty: | Moderate | Water Crossings: | No |
| Restrooms at Trailhead: | No | Gloves Required: | No |
Special Instructions:
This is an out and back hike that descends 1100 feet from the trailhead into a canyon with cliff dwellings at the turn around. The dwellings are in a set of caves that will require a short scramble up off the trail to view. This is a great hike and worth the difficult drive. Bring plenty of water and food for a snack and lunch.
Directions:
Turn left on Felix Rd. Turn right on Arizona Farms Rd. Turn left on AZ 79. Turn right on Hwy 60 East. Drive 2.8 miles and turn left on Queen Valley Rd. Set odometer to 0. Drive 1.7 miles and turn right on Hewitt Station Rd. At odometer reading 4.8, turn left onto FR 172. At odometer reading 14.1, turn right and follow to a T-intersection (odometer reading 17.7). Turn left and drive to odometer reading 18.1. This is the trailhead.
