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A steep climb up "stair-like" terrain to the saddle of the Superstition Mountains.


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1.3

Miles

2.1

KM

40%

Runnable

4,316' 1,315 m

High

2,673' 815 m

Low

1,642' 501 m

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23%

Avg Grade (13°)

48%

Max Grade (26°)

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It isn't very intuitive from the get go. Keep your eyes peeled for many cairns along the way up. When in doubt during the middle of the trail, follow the estuary up and you'll eventually peel away west of it up a steep climb. Watch your steps during the final ascent and don't look down. Bravery required.

Flora & Fauna

All kinds of succulent plants are scattered along the estuary leading to the top. We saw many lizards, with specks of swallows and finches scattering the area. No sign of snakes during the colder months but be wary as it heats up. There were many spots to bask for snakes.

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Anna Paulat

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Photos

This is just a sampling of the hieroglyphics you'll see along the trail.
Apr 15, 2017 near Apache…, AZ
This view gives you an idea of the creek valley, one of the basins, and the general terrain along the Hieroglyphics Trail.
Apr 15, 2017 near Apache…, AZ

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Apr 30, 2023
jbarnum
Steep trail. Couple class 3-4 moves. Trail fades out up high. Stay to hiker's right from the hieroglyphics, 1/2 mile from the top the trail cuts left
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