Flatiron (Siphon Draw)

A steep canyon climb from Lost Dutchman State Park up Siphon Draw to the Flatiron, the broad rock prow on the Superstitions' western face; the upper part is an unmaintained scramble.

Siphon Draw starts at Lost Dutchman State Park and heads straight at the Superstitions' western face. The first two miles are maintained trail that winds up into Siphon Draw, a smooth, steep draw. After the draw, the route to the Flatiron is a steep, hard-to-follow climb up rock, with hands needed in places. The park says only experienced hikers in good shape should go to the top, to allow at least five hours round trip, and not to try it in hot weather. The $20 park entry is per vehicle. From the top of the draw, a short scramble through hoodoos reaches Peak 5024, and the Superstition Ridgeline runs south along the crest to Peralta Road.

Parking

Large lot.

Trailhead: Siphon Draw Trailhead, Lost Dutchman State Park.

Fee

$20/vehicle

$20 for 2–4 people, $10 with one person, $5 walking or biking in.

Dogs

Dogs on leash

Shade

Partial

Hazards

• Above Siphon Draw the route isn't a maintained trail; it's steep and hard to follow.
• The park advises that only experienced hikers in good shape go to the top.
• Allow at least five hours round trip. Not recommended in hot weather.

Best months

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October to April, when the average high in Phoenix is under 90°F.

Trail map

Lost Dutchman park map · Arizona State Parks (PDF)

Sources

9 sources · last verified Oct 2, 2026. Report a change

Photo: Owen

Where each fact comes from

• Lost Dutchman State Park map — Arizona State Parks (PDF) checked 2026-09-27
• Lost Dutchman State Park — Arizona State Parks checked 2026-09-24
• Trails — Lost Dutchman State Park, Arizona State Parks checked 2026-09-24
• Dog-Friendly Parks (6 ft leash rule) — Arizona State Parks checked 2026-09-24
• OpenStreetMap — parking lot beside the Siphon Draw Trail checked 2026-09-24
• Best months: normal high under 90°F, Phoenix Sky Harbor 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI) checked 2026-09-24
• Ironview Peak via Siphon Draw + The Flatiron — Trip Reports by Jim Brisbine (hiked Mar 2019) checked 2026-10-02
• Flatiron via Siphon Draw Trail — Live and Let Hike (Mar 2022; "a 12-foot, Class 3 pitch") checked 2026-10-02
• Superstition Ridgeline — WildPathsAZ (hiked Dec 2022) checked 2026-10-02