| when? | March 1, 2025 Saturday | ||||||||||
| where? | Superstition Wilderness | ||||||||||
| the hike |
This hike starts at the upper parking lot of Tortilla Flats. From here the trail follows Tortilla Creek for a short distance,
then climbs between two low hills and reenters Tortilla Canyon. We follow this canyon for about a mile, then take a hard right turn
into Peters Canyon. This very rugged and scenic canyon slowly ascends deeper into the Supes. Usually, there are is running water and
several deep pool along the way, which can be bypassed without getting wet. This year, I expect everything will be dry. After a mile or two,
we will reach a narrow gap and a cave on the right-hand side of the canyon. Years ago (perhaps 15 years?) an actual hermit was living in this cave.
Depending on conditions, we may try to go further up the canyon. If conditions are not favorable, this will be the turn around point.
Expect boulder hopping and some scrambling. The complete Peters trail may be a good backpack for a future spring time. Late lunch at Tortilla Flats afterwards if anyone interested. You will need: • gloves (sharp boulders and brush) • hiking stick • hiking boots with good traction • sunscreen • snacks • water (2 quarts at least) |
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| distance | 5-7 miles | ||||||||||
| time | 4-6 hours | ||||||||||
| EC | +-800' elevation change | ||||||||||
| type | in and out trip | ||||||||||
| starting at |
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| on trail | 10% — Peters Trail | ||||||||||
| rating | "A-" Rate yourself as a hiker. | ||||||||||
| dogs? | no | ||||||||||
| cost | Sharing gas expenses with the driver. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member. |
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| weather | Apache Junction | ||||||||||
| leader | You must email the leader to confirm. Limit of 15 persons | ||||||||||
| meet |
7:00 AM east Mesa at
Home Depot on the southeast corner of Power Road and US 60. We’ll arrange car-pooling from there. Directions from Phoenix: Go east on the Superstition Freeway (US 60) to Superstition Springs Blvd., exit 187. Take that exit, turn right and go 1/2 mile east, across Power Road. Then turn left, toward Home Depot, at the second driveway. Park in the southwest corner of the Home Depot lot, behind Burger King. |
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| drive |
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