Trip report

Backpacking the Superstitions

Backpacking DATE: 03/22/2019 - 03/24/2019

Trip/Event Location: Phoenix, AZ
US

Trip Leader(s): CJDGO

Max # People: 6

Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money

Difficulty Level: Strenuous

The Superstition Mountains were made for spring, when its springs and creeks awaken and its wildflowers riot against a backdrop of tortured red cliffs.

Depending on water availability, we’ll

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Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at:

We’ll meet to consolidate our carpool at the Shea/SR-51 (Dreamy Draw) Park-and-Ride at 10418 N 33rd St at 7:00am (SHARP!) on Friday morning. Sorry, we will not be able to meet hikers at the trailhead.


Trip Report/Photos
Featured Photo

It was kind of surprising how empty the trails were on such a lovely weekend. We were just 50 miles outside of a big city, but apart from a few other intrepid backpackers, we had the trails (and swimming holes!) all to ourselves. The weather was perfect, the wildflowers were blooming, the songbirds were singing, the creeks were flowing, and the trails were clear. Our timing couldn't have been better, and we enjoyed tranquil, cool nights under the stars and a waning moon.

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What Members Are Saying About This Trip/Event

  • Such an awesome thing you guys are doing! - Gandalf

Members That Participated

CJDGO

Outdoor Fitness Level: Strenuous


Phoenix, AZ


United States
HikerMark

Outdoor Fitness Level: Very Strenuous


Palm Springs / Los Angeles, CA


United States
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