Hiking Project Logo
Climb
MTB
Hike
Trailrun
Ski
Limited Time70% OffonX Backcountry

Siphon Draw Trail #53

Difficult Difficult
 4.8 (49)
  1. Areas
  2. AZ
  3. …Phoenix Metro
  4. …Apache Junction
  5. Lost Dutchman State Park
Explore in 3D
Use onX Backcountry to explore the terrain in 3D, view recent satellite imagery, and more. Now available in onX Backcountry Mobile apps! For more information see this post.
Previous Next

“A demanding trail well worth the view and feeling of accomplishment. ”

Dwayne Childers
Your Rating: Rating Rating Rating Rating Rating      
Your Difficulty:
Your Favorites: Add To-Do · Your List

2.4

Miles

3.9

KM

Point to Point

4,624' 1,410 m

High

2,094' 638 m

Low

2,555' 779 m

Up

117' 36 m

Down

21%

Avg Grade (12°)

86%

Max Grade (41°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers

Note that the trail is not maintained past the Basin (approximately 2 miles in). Only experienced hikers should attempt the full hike to the Flatiron as the trail is steep and difficult past this point.

Description

The first mile is misleading and not enjoyable. As you reach the canyon opening you can get a good sense of what is waiting for you. About a quarter mile into the canyon you'll reach Siphon's Draw.

The climb up the draw is slippery but taking your time makes it easy. Remember on your way down to zigzag to make the descent easier here. There's a waterfall to your left here if there has been recent rain. You are just shy of the halfway point and this is a turn around point for a lot of people, but why stop here?

The trail now becomes more of a scramble. Stop often to turn around and enjoy the view and to get a picture of your path down. Near the top, you'll come to a section that requires upper body strength to pull yourself up or having someone push you. This is the last real obstacle before the trail turns right and out to the tip of Flatiron. Take a break and enjoy the view. You've earned it!

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Tonto National Forest Office

Shared By:

Dwayne Childers
Full Details

Trail Ratings

  4.8 from 49 votes

#1

in Lost Dutchman State Park

#29

Overall
  4.8 from 49 votes
5 Star
78%
4 Star
20%
3 Star
2%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Trail Rankings

#1

in Lost Dutchman State Park

#3

in Arizona

#29

Overall
180 Views Last Month
27,008 Since Mar 7, 2016
Difficult Difficult
0%
2%
2%
2%
74%
21%
Add a Photo

Photos

Dawn from the top of Flatiron Trail
Jan 25, 2020 near Apache…, AZ
The saddle above Flatiron Trail, lit by the city, about 2:30AM. For me, the moment the camera earned its pack weight.
Jan 25, 2020 near Apache…, AZ
Take a break and enjoy your accomplishment!
Mar 7, 2016 near Apache…, AZ
Looking up at Flatiron
May 13, 2019 near Apache…, AZ
If you think you're done going up, lower your expectation.
May 13, 2019 near Apache…, AZ
Ppanoramic from Flatiron.
Mar 7, 2016 near Apache…, AZ

3 Comments

Sort by: Oldest Drop down
Newest Oldest Popular
6,000 characters
6,000 characters
loading

Weather

Current Trail Conditions

All Clear 99 days ago
Add Your Check-In

Check-Ins

Feb 26, 2024
Chris R
Feb 17, 2023
Bryce Tarno
6.1mi — 4h 45m
Feb 9, 2023
Lou Hibbard
With my brother Al - windy and cold on The Flatiron 4.8mi
Nov 20, 2022
B S
1st time to Peak 5024 7.2mi — 6h 51m
Dec 19, 2021
Dave P.
Nov 19, 2021
Wade Baird
5.8mi — 3h 45m
Mar 27, 2021
Private User
Mar 7, 2021
Nathan Sauser

Nearby Recommended Routes

PrevNext
April 2025
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
27282930   
Welcome

Join the Community! It's FREE

Already have an account? Login to close this notice.

Get Started