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The Flatirons at Superstition Mountains (not so Flat!)

Elaine March 12, 2021
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Trailhead Siphon Draw Trail
Type of hike Day hike
Trail conditions Trail in good condition
Road Road suitable for all vehicles
Bugs No bugs
Snow Snow free

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Okay so I totally did this out of order — I did #6, the most challenging peak–The Flatirons at Superstition Mountains, as my third peak.  This was definitely a very challenging with a vertical climb of 3,147 feet requiring serious leg and arm work to get to the peak. Once you pass the bowl, it is very steep vertical climb the rest of the way up.  6.6 miles.  I have hiked the Grand Canyon 14 times from rim to river and back, and I would say the Flatirons is just a challenging and probably not something I would do again just due to the sheer steepness and danger in scaling the giant boulders to get to the top.  But aabsolutely stunning views from the top!!!

 

 

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