Siphon Draw Trailhead to Flatiron
Apache Junction, Arizona
| Address: | 6109 E Apache Trl, Apache Junction, AZ 85119, USA |
| GPS: |
33°27'33.9"N 111°28'47.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 5.50 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| Hike Difficulty: | Advanced |
| Elevation Gain: | 2818 feet |
Trails Rocks State Park
Hike
The Siphon Draw Trail up to Flatiron is a beautiful trail within the Lost Dutchman State Park. It is a 5.5 mile, there and back trail near Apache Junction, Arizona. It is a more advanced hike with some slick areas and areas where hands and feet will be needed to clamber over the rocks.
Flatiron, aka Siphon Draw, is one of the most popular and exhilarating hikes in the Superstition Wilderness. This trail puts you on top of one of the most prominent rock features of the range called Flatiron due to the fact it looks like an upside down iron. If you are looking for an awesome adventure that is very accessible this is the hike for you. Courtesy of arizonahikersguide.com
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Add ResourceBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Apache Junction, Arizona
- Head northeast on N Apache Trail (5.0 mi)
- Turn right (0.3 mi)
- Turn left (348 ft)
- Turn right (0.4 mi)
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