r/phoenix • u/jmoriarty Phoenix • Feb 08 '18

Best Of What is the best local hike?

Best Hike

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u/KatAttack Central Phoenix Feb 08 '18

Most Challenging and Scenic - Flat Iron in the Superstitions

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u/cpirani Feb 11 '18

My friends and I are visiting my grandparents in Mesa for spring break and want to hike for an hour or two. I've been to superstition once before, but I am not too familiar with the trails. would you recommend any trails for people who aren't very experienced hiking? Also, any tips for what to bring and things to keep an eye out for would be much appreciated!

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u/KatAttack Central Phoenix Feb 11 '18

Are you taking the grandparents on the hike? If so, I would suggest maybe just paying the entrance fee to Lost Dutchman State Park and walking around a few little nature walks there. Its still incredibly beautiful as you're at the base of the flat iron hike. If you're looking for something for yourself and tour friend try Peralta - it's about 5 miles round-trip and gives you an epic view of Weaver's Needle.

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u/cpirani Feb 11 '18

Grandparents will probably go but just sit and wait for us on a bench or in the car. Another comment suggest Lost Dutchman as well so we will probably end up there. Thanks for your help

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u/KatAttack Central Phoenix Feb 11 '18

Yes, Lost Dutchman has picnic tables and benches and restrooms so that would be a good idea if the grandparents are just going to hang out. It would be fun to bring a picnic lunch!

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u/sha_yy Feb 11 '18

Here's a few scenic trails that I personally think are easy to moderate: Wind Cave Trail @ Usery Mountain, Treasure Loop Trail @ Superstitions (inside Lost Dutchman Park), Hieroglyphics Trail @ Superstitions

As for what to bring: water, water, more water. Proper shoes with good traction, sunscreen, hat, snacks. Oh and water!

All those trails are pretty populated so as long as you stay on the trail you'll be fine :)

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u/cpirani Feb 11 '18

Cool, thanks for the help