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Treasure Trail Loop via Jacob’s Crosscut (I)

By October 21, 2022 November 21st, 2025 No Comments
Approx hike distance (miles): 3.7 Area: Superstition Mtns.
Accum.  elevation gain (feet): 567 Park Entry Fee: No
Low to high elevation gain: 513 SCAMR All Trails Map: No
Recommended gas donation: $10 Website for reference info: All trails, treasure loop trail via Jacobs sawcut trail
Unpaved miles: .7 Trailhead GPS Coordinates 33.471674, -111.469336
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) No Slippery Trail Surfaces: No
Use of hands required: No Boulder Hopping: No
Difficulty: Moderate Water Crossings: No
Restrooms at Trailhead: No Gloves Required: No

 

Special Instructions:

This hikes starts at the Massacre Grounds TH and leads south to Lost Dutchman State Park.  Bring your camera, water and snacks.

Directions:

Drive north on Felix Road to Arizona Farms and turn right.  Follow Arizona Farms for 5.4 miles and turn left onto Hwy. 79.  Travel 9.7 miles on Hwy. 79 then merge onto US 60 west.  Drive 12.6 miles and turn right on S. Mountain View Road (just past Silly Mtn.).  In 4.6 miles turn right on to AZ-88 E.  Drive 2.1 miles and turn right onto First Water Road. Drive .7 miles to the parking lot on the right.