Haunted Canyon

4.8 mi549 ft Rating 8/10Difficulty 4/10

3,291 ft 3,146 ft

Elevation along the recorded route — 3,146 ft at its lowest to 3,291 ft at its highest.

Wonderful riparian canyon nestled in the eastern Superstitions, unfortunately very close to an active mine. There’s an old cabin if you hike far enough.

Photos

Approaching a full Pinto Creek
Cottonwoods along the creek
Boys crossing the creek
Splashing along, not a care
Even the mud puddles were not safe
Finally on a section of single track
Thomas walking along a nice section of shaded trail
Grass and trees, very un-Arizona like
Noah enjoying some shade
All three working together to cross

Along the way

Creek 1

Pinto Creek

Trailhead 1

Haunted Canyon Trail #203 (end of FR 3037)

Gate 1

Haunted Canyon Trailhead gate (FR 3037)