Superstition Ridge via Hieroglyphics Trail (A)
| Date: | Destination: | Superstition Ridge via Hieroglyphics Trail | |||||
| Level: | Advanced (A) | Area: | Superstitions | ||||
| Approx hike distance in miles: | 6 | Hike leader: | |||||
| Low to high elevation gain: | 2400 | Hike leader phone: | |||||
| Accum elevation gain in feet: | 2400 | Hike leader email: | |||||
| Departure time - Union Center parking lot: | Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in | ||||||
| Recommended gas donation: | $10 | ||||||
| Unpaved miles: | Park entry fee per vehicle: | No | |||||
| Road conditions: | Good | Website for reference info: | http://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=17340 | ||||
| High clearance vehicle req'd: | No | Trailhead GPS coordinates: | 33.389745 -111.424699 |
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| Maintained Trail: | No | Uneven Footing: | Yes | ||||
| Steep Side Drop-offs: | No | Steep Trail: | Yes | ||||
| Off Trail (scratchy): | Some | Slippery Trail Surfaces: | Some | ||||
| Use of Hands Required: | Some | Boulder Hopping: | Some | ||||
| Hike Arizona Difficulty: | 4 | Water Crossings: | No | ||||
| Restrooms at Trailhead: | No | Gloves Required: | No | ||||
Special Instructions:
his trail is an unrelenting upward hike (37% grade) with a rewarding view of both sides of the Superstitions from one spot. The description above is for the ridge that is at the top of the Hieroglyphics canyon. The return is on the same path. Bring plenty of water and lunch.
Directions:
Turn left on Felix Rd to Arizona Farms Rd and turn right. Turn left on AZ 79. Turn left on Hwy 60 West. Turn right on Kings Ranch Rd. 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.