Superstition Peak Loop

13.2 mi3,823 ft Rating 9/10Difficulty 7/10

4,990 ft 2,083 ft

Elevation along the recorded route — 2,083 ft at its lowest to 4,990 ft at its highest.

A tough climb up the east face of the Superstition Ridgeline to Peak 5057, then finish the loop by walking to West Boulder and back on the flat Lost Goldmine.

Along the way

Spring 1

Hieroglyphic Spring

Mountain 2

Superstitions South Peak
Three Sisters

Saddle 1

West Boulder Saddle

Ruin 1

Hieroglyphic Canyon Petroglyphs

Trailhead 2

Hieroglyphic Trailhead
Carney Springs Trailhead

Junction 3

Superstitions South Peak Junction
Lost Goldmine Trail junction
Lost Goldmine Trail crossing (wilderness fence gap)

Gate 1

Superstition Wilderness boundary gate