22.6 miles
Distance
5,172 ft
Climb
-5,171 ft
Descent
4,897 ft
High Point
2,101 ft
Altitude min
2,101 ft
Altitude start
2,100 ft
Altitude end
-77%
Grade max
118.2%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
12 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

The ultimate tour de Supes. Pack a lot of water, snacks, and a camera. It's going to be epic.

Detailed Description
Supes Super Loop is a 23 mile less popular expert route located near Apache Junction Arizona. This hike primary route. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 5,172 ft with a max elevation of 4,897 ft then descends -5,171 ft.
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Water source

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Oct 17, 2025)

Local Trail Association

Local trail association
Superstition Area Land Trust (www.azsalt.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    23 miles
  • Avg time
    7 hr 21 min
  • Altitude min
    2,101 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,101 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,100 ft
  • Climb
    5,172 ft
  • Descent
    -5,171 ft
  • Grade max
    -77%
  • Grade min
    118.2%
  • Distance climb
    8 miles
  • Distance down
    12 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Hike
  • Other Activities
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Crosscut Trailhead
Feb 23, 2026 @ 8:27am (America/Phoenix)
Feb 23, 2026
Siphon Draw Trail
Oct 17, 2025 @ 1:02pm (America/Phoenix)
Oct 17, 2025
Lots of loose sand after rains on boulders, and wet areas on rocks are fairly slippery
Peralta Canyon Trail
Jan 10, 2025 @ 7:38pm
Jan 10, 2025
Dutchman Trail
Oct 9, 2022 @ 11:00am
Oct 9, 2022
Superstition Ridgeline Trail
Jan 16, 2021 @ 5:38am
Jan 16, 2021
Trail is easier to see than years past because of this years fires. It was busy today. Very dry!
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  • By ZduncTF Pro & contributors
  • #64614 - 363 views

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