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Black Mesa Trail #241

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  2. AZ
  3. …Phoenix Metro
  4. …Apache Junction
  5. Lost Dutchman State Park
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“A rocky climb onto a mesa with rewarding views of Weavers Needle and the Superstition Mountains. ”

Amy White
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3.0

Miles

4.9

KM

Point to Point

2,755' 840 m

High

2,290' 698 m

Low

381' 116 m

Up

489' 149 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Leashed

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Description

The trail begins at the junction with the Second Water Trail #236 and climbs onto the top of a mesa. The trail is quite rocky on the ascent, clear along the top of the mesa, and rocky on the descent on the other side. There are great views of the Superstition Mountains as well as Weavers Needle. The trail crosses a (seasonal?) creek before meeting the Dutchman Trail #104.

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Land Manager: USFS - Tonto National Forest Office

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Amy White
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  4.0 from 1 vote

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in Lost Dutchman State Park

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#7

in Lost Dutchman State Park

#514

in Arizona

#15,341

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It's a gorgeous view from the top of the Black Mesa Trail.
Jan 8, 2017 near Apache…, AZ
A centuries-old saguaro graces this view into the heart of the Superstitions.
Jan 8, 2017 near Apache…, AZ
This creek crossing is often shallow, but come the rain it can be a site of flooding.
Jan 8, 2017 near Apache…, AZ
Often there can be great campsites along the Black Mesa Trail.
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
This section of the Black Mesa Trail is quite rocky underfoot.
Jan 8, 2017 near Apache…, AZ

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