| Approx hike distance (miles): | 5.8 | Area: | Superstition Mountains |
| Accum. elevation gain (feet): | 1100 | 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=548 |
| Unpaved miles: | 6 | Trailhead GPS Coordinates | 33.392228, -111.353665 |
| Road Conditions: | Fair | High clearance vehicle req’d: | No |
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure to check -in |
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| Maintained Trail: | Yes | Uneven footing | Yes |
| Steep side drop-offs | Yes | Steep Trail: | Yes |
| Off Trial (scratchy) | Yes | Slippery Trail Surfaces: | Yes |
| Use of hands required: | Yes | Boulder Hopping: | Yes |
| Difficulty: | Strenuous | Water Crossings: | No |
| Restrooms at Trailhead: | No | Gloves Required: | Yes |
Special Instructions:
The hike starts with hiking to and viewing the spectacular Wave Cave, then continues one mile up to a low section of the Superstition Ridgeline in a challenging, boulder-filled valley. Using the Ridgeline Trail, the hike goes to the top of the Carney Springs Trail and down to the trailhead. An option, if time and energy allow, is to hike a spur out to Robber’s Roost before going down the Carney Springs Trail. Bring plenty of water and food for a snack and lunch.
Directions:
Take Felix Rd north, turn right (east) on Arizona Farms Road. Turn left (north) on AZ 79. Turn left on Hwy 60 west toward Phoenix. Follow 60 west for 7.6 miles and turn right on Peralta Rd (FS 77) at stoplight. Drive 6.7 miles (becomes a dirt road) to Lost Goldmine Trailhead on left.
