Superstition Ridgeline

A long, rough traverse along the crest of the Superstitions, up Siphon Draw and south over the ridge to Peralta Road, with steady scrambling and route-finding. It needs a car at each end.

The Ridgeline follows the top of the Superstitions' western front, between the Flatiron above Lost Dutchman State Park and the Peralta Road area. It can be done in either direction. Along the crest the route drops and climbs again many times, with scrambling and some route-finding, and most hikers take 8 to 12 hours. The Carney Springs lot closed in March 2026, so the Peralta Road end is now the Lost Goldmine Trailhead. The Siphon Draw end is inside the state park, which charges a day-use fee.

Parking

Start from the Siphon Draw lot in Lost Dutchman and leave a second car at the Lost Goldmine Trailhead on Peralta Rd. The old Carney Springs lot closed on March 2, 2026.

Trailhead: Siphon Draw Trailhead, Lost Dutchman State Park; finish at the Lost Goldmine Trailhead (Peralta Rd.).

Fee

$20/vehicle

Lost Dutchman State Park day-use fee for the car at the Siphon Draw end; $10 with one person.

Dogs

Dogs on leash

Shade

Not confirmed yet

Hazards

• A long day with repeated scrambling and route-finding on the crest; most hikers take 8 to 12 hours.
• The route between Siphon Draw and the crest isn't obvious. Carry a GPS track.
• Lost Dutchman's gates are locked from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Plan the car shuttle so a car isn't locked in.

Best months

1. J
2. F
3. M
4. A
5. M
6. J
7. J
8. A
9. S
10. O
11. N
12. D

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

Trail map

None found

Sources

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

Photo: Hoplophile · CC BY-SA 4.0

Where each fact comes from

• Lost Dutchman State Park — Arizona State Parks checked 2026-10-02
• Trails — Lost Dutchman State Park, Arizona State Parks checked 2026-10-02
• Dog-Friendly Parks (6 ft leash rule) — Arizona State Parks checked 2026-09-24
• Tonto National Forest — FAQs ("Pets are welcome, but must be kept on a leash") checked 2026-10-02
• Supervisor Serdy Addresses Planned Peralta Road Improvements — Pinal County (Feb 26, 2026: Wave Cave/Carney Springs parking closes March 2, 2026) checked 2026-10-02
• OpenStreetMap — parking lot beside the Siphon Draw Trail checked 2026-09-24
• Superstition Ridgeline — WildPathsAZ (hiked Dec 2022) checked 2026-10-02
• Best months: normal high under 90°F, Phoenix Sky Harbor 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI) checked 2026-10-02