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Second Water Trail #236

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 4.0 (4)
  1. Areas
  2. AZ
  3. …Phoenix Metro
  4. …Apache Junction
  5. Lost Dutchman State Park
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“A relatively easy trail through the Superstition Wilderness. ”

Amy White
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3.3

Miles

5.3

KM

Point to Point

2,416' 737 m

High

1,938' 591 m

Low

235' 72 m

Up

530' 162 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Leashed

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Description

This trail begins at First Water Trailhead. The trail crosses some dry creek beds before a short climb onto a mesa with nice views of the surrounding mountains.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Tonto National Forest Office

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Amy White
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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 4 votes

#5

in Lost Dutchman State Park

#11842

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  4.0 from 4 votes
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#5

in Lost Dutchman State Park

#382

in Arizona

#11,842

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The Second Water Trail traverses gorgeous country in the Superstition Wilderness.
Apr 26, 2017 near Apache…, AZ
The Second Water Trail - Black Mesa Trail junction is well marked by signage.
Apr 26, 2017 near Apache…, AZ
The Second Water Trail offers plenty of cacti, gorgeous views, and complete solitude along its mixed tread.
Apr 26, 2017 near Apache…, AZ
Keep an eye out for the Second Water Trail – Dutchman Trail junction.
Apr 26, 2017 near Apache…, AZ

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Mar 20, 2019
Valerie Norton
My way back from Hackberry Mesa: https://valhikes.blogspot.com/2019/03/hackberry-spring-and-hackberry-mesa.html
Mar 7, 2019
Amy Peterson
Beautiful wildflowers and gorgeous views! That first 0.2 when you turn back is hard, but its so lovely. 3.2mi

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