Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Hackberry Springs Loop

when	Trip Report : February 15, 2022
	Trip Report : January 19, 2022
	Trip Report January 29, 2022
	Trip Report September 9, 2017
where	Superstition Wilderness
the hike	We begin on a well-developed trail (Hackberry Springs Trail Access) strolling through the Sonoran Desert with spectacular views of the Superstitions from the Northwest. Weaver’s Needle is clearly visible to as we head northeast towards La Barge Canyon. After 1½ miles we begin to descend to First Water Creek.     We cross the creek and join the Hackberry Springs Trail. We travel along the creek and reach the spring at the base of a basalt cliff.     We take a break and explore the creek and springs.     We travel north on the Hackberry Springs Trail for about a mile.     We turn right at onto the cutoff trail back to the Trailhead. We will cross the creek a twice and pass an abandoned horse corral before returning to Trailhead.
distance	4.1 miles
EC	+-607' elevation change
elevations	Hackberry Springs Trail Access 2231'
time	3 hours
type	Loop
starting at	First Water Trailhead Horse Lot
on trail	Unnamed access Trail 40%, Hackberry Springs Trail 25%, Cutoff trail back to Trailhead (35%)
rating	"C"     Rate yourself as a hiker.
dogs allowed	no
cost	Sharing gas expenses with the driver. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member.
weather	Apache Junction
meet	First Water Trailhead Horse Lot, at 8:00 AM.
drive	•  Head east on US-60 E from the 202 E interchange for 5.4 mi • Take exit 196 and turn north onto S Idaho Rd (AZ 88) for 2.3 mi • Turn right onto N Apache Trail (AZ 88) and travel northeast 4.9 Miles. • Turn right onto N 1st Water Rd 2.1 Miles • First Water Horse Lot will be on your left.

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