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Second Water and Hackberry Spring Loop

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 5.0 (1)
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  2. AZ
  3. …Phoenix Metro
  4. …Apache Junction
  5. Lost Dutchman State Park
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5.2

Miles

8.4

KM

Loop

2,419' 737 m

High

2,047' 624 m

Low

579' 176 m

Up

576' 176 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

18%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Need to Know

restrooms at the first water trailhead

Description

This trail is an official and maintained trail with adequate signage up to the Hackberry Spring turnoff. After the Hackberry Springs section of this hike (going counterclockwise), there is no signage and few trail markings. It is important to avoid hiking here when there is a risk of flash flooding.

Flora & Fauna

Some snakes, lizards, and a decent amount of wildflowers.

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  5.0 from 1 vote

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in Lost Dutchman State Park

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#3

in Lost Dutchman State Park

#170

in Arizona

#6,826

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Just an old fence from a horse stable that used to be here.
Aug 22, 2023 near Apache…, AZ
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
Some water after some rain.
Aug 22, 2023 near Apache…, AZ
Storm over the superstition mountains.
Aug 22, 2023 near Apache…, AZ

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