Superstition Mountains et Apache Trail
The notebook of Superstition Mountains et Apache Trail
Look at the valley from another angle.
Scrap massif, lake-cashed and historic road east of Phoenix.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Mountain · Desert · Lake · Heritage
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Superstition Mountains et Apache Trail
Scrap massif, lake-cashed and historic road east of Phoenix.
The discovery of Superstition Mountains and Apache Trail is based on Lost Dutchman State Park, Apache Trail and Canyon Lake. The stay thus alternates between mountain reliefs, desert areas, shores and lakes and heritage, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Lost Dutchman State Park
- Apache Trail
- Canyon Lake
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Nature and landscape
Lost Dutchman State Park
Lost Dutchman State Park extends at the foot of the Superstition Mountains, serrated silhouettes linked to the legend of a lost gold mine. The paths cross cactus, ocotillos and light rocks, with beautiful lights in spring or late day on steep walls.
Nature and panorama
Apache Trail
The Apache Trail follows an old road of diligence through the Superstition Mountains, between cliffs, restraint lakes and tight turns. The route is mainly for the sequence of landscapes, from the exit of Apache Junction to the views of Canyon Lake and the rocky reliefs of the Salt River.
Nature and panorama
Canyon Lake
Canyon Lake appears as a band of tight blue water between the rocky walls of the Superstition Mountains. From the road, the viewpoints already show contrast; on the water, boat trips reveal creeks, cliffs and cactus hanging on the slopes.
Place indismissible
Goldfield Ghost Town
Goldfield Ghost Town recreates the atmosphere of a mining city of Arizona, with saloon, wooden shops, small train and views of the Superstition Mountains. The place assumes its western tourist side, but the scenery, the animations and the mining museum speak well to those who travel with children.
Practical tips
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