๐๐๐๐ ๐๐:๐Flatiron via Siphon Draw Trail near Apache Junction, Arizona ๐คฏ๐ฅต๐ช The Flatiron via Siphon Draw Trail is a challenging yet breathtaking hike located in Arizonaโs Superstition Mountains. This steep, rocky trail takes you through a rugged desert landscape, offering stunning views of towering cliffs, unique rock formations, and sweeping vistas of the valley below. The final ascent to the Flatiron is a rewarding scramble, making it perfect for adventurous hikers. ADD THIS TO YOUR BUCKET LISTโผ๏ธ [๐๐ผ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐ค๐จ๐ฉ ๐๐ค๐ง ๐ฅ๐ก๐๐ฃ๐ฃ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ก๐๐ฉ๐๐ง]: ๐ฅพ 5.5 miles round trip (though, from the parking lot to the start of the trail, it adds 1 additional mile) ๐ฅพ 2,627 ft elevation gain ๐ฅพ Difficulty Level: Hard / Strenuous ๐ฅพ Located 1 hour east of Phoenix, Arizona in Lost Dutchman State Park / Superstition Mountains ๐ฅพ Not family-friendly, as it requires a lot of scrambling (and small climbing portion at the very end) throughout the trail ๐ฅพ Dogs are welcomed; however I personally donโt recommend it, as it requires a lot of scrambling โ unless they are trained and conditioned well ๐ฅพ Bathrooms are available at the trailhead ๐ฅพ $10 entrance fee required per car ๐ฅพ Parking available at trailhead (park at the last parking lot for this particular trail) ๐ฅพ No high clearance vehicle or 4x4 required to access this trail; all roads leading to the trail are paved streets ๐ฅพ Additional things to park: hiking sticks for stability, trail running or hiking shoes with solid grip as there are a lot of loose rocks, gloves to grip on too rocks while scrambling, water, sun block, and snacks to enjoy at the top for a view ๐ฅพ Alternatively, you can also camp at the top! I havenโt personally done it, but itโll be nice to do Remember to LEAVE NO TRACE ๐ซถ Enjoy ๐ โข โข โข โข โข โข โข โข
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