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Bluff Springs Trail #235

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 4.0 (4)
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  2. AZ
  3. …Central AZ
  4. …Tonto National Forest
  5. Superstition Wilderness
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“A steep and rocky trail starting at Peralta Trailhead. ”

Steve Jackson
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3.5

Miles

5.6

KM

86%

Runnable

3,196' 974 m

High

2,438' 743 m

Low

340' 104 m

Up

920' 280 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

31%

Max Grade (17°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · River/Creek · Spring · Wildlife

Description

This is a steep and rocky trail that starts at the junction of the Dutchman Trail and ends when it again meets the Dutchman Trail. This trail, in conjunction with the Dutchman Trail, makes up the Miners Needle Loop.

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Land Manager: USFS - Tonto National Forest Office

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Steve Jackson
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  4.0 from 4 votes

#5

in Superstition Wilderness

#11803

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#5

in Superstition Wilderness

#378

in Arizona

#11,803

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Bluff Springs Trail
Oct 9, 2022 near Gold Camp, AZ
Canyon views along the Bluff Springs Trail.
Feb 28, 2021 near Gold Camp, AZ
Black cliffs over the Peralta Trailhead.
Feb 28, 2021 near Gold Camp, AZ
The Terrapin - Bluff Springs Trail junction is well marked by this sign.
Apr 26, 2017 near Gold Camp, AZ
Ice on the trail lets you know how cold it can get in the desert.
Jan 29, 2017 near Gold Camp, AZ
A hiker ascends the Bluff Springs Trail.
Jan 29, 2017 near Gold Camp, AZ

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