37.4 miles
Distance
6,724 ft
Climb
-6,716 ft
Descent
3,906 ft
High Point
8 ft
Altitude change
1,929 ft
Altitude min
2,424 ft
Altitude start
2,431 ft
Altitude end
-70.6%
Grade max
59.3%
Grade min
17 miles
Distance climb
16 miles
Distance down
4 miles
Distance flat

Three to five day backpacking route in the Superstition Mountains.

Detailed Description
Superstition Loop is a 37 mile expert route located near Apache Junction Arizona. This hike only route and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 6,724 ft with a max elevation of 3,906 ft then descends -6,716 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Dec 16, 2023)

Stats

  • Distance
    37 miles
  • Avg time
    22 hr 24 min
  • Altitude min
    1,929 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,424 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,431 ft
  • Climb
    1 mile
  • Descent
    -6,716 ft
  • Grade max
    -70.6%
  • Grade min
    59.3%
  • Distance climb
    17 miles
  • Distance down
    16 miles
  • Distance flat
    4 miles

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    Superstition Wilderness
  • Primary Activity
    Hike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bikepacking
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Physical rating
    Hard
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    Nov 30, 2025 @ 12:47am (America/Phoenix)
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