Hiking Arizona's Superstition and Mazatzal Country: A Guide to the Areas' Greatest Hikes (2nd Edition) (Regional Hiking Series)

By: Bruce Grubbs

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Synopsis: Just east of the greater Phoenix area, the Superstition Mountains are a wild, rugged range of volcanic peaks, mesas, and canyons. A network of trails covers this wilderness, reaching into Sonoran desert canyons, pine forested valleys, mysterious volcanic rock formations, and jagged peaks. North of the Superstitions and still only a two hour drive from Phoenix, the Mazatzal Mountains are one of Arizona&’s largest and most remote wilderness areas. You can hike for days here without seeing another hiker. Completely revised and updated, Hiking Arizona&’s Superstition and Mazatzal Country, 2nd, is your ticket to exploring and enjoying this remarkable country, from the Verde River to the pine-forested peaks along the Mazatzal Crest, the jagged summits of Four Peaks, and the labyrinthine canyons of the Superstitions. This guidebook contains descriptions of enjoyable hikes from a few hours to a week in length, for everyone from family groups to ardent peak baggers. Many of the hikes are loops and have opportunities for side trips and exploration.Look inside to find:Hikes suited to every abilityMile-by-mile directional cuesGPS coordinates for all trailheads as well as critical points along the hikesEasy-to-read, up-to-date maps and elevation profilesSafety, technique, and equipment tips