Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 36 min
Superstition Mountain - Lost Dutchman Museum (8 min) 12-acre spot featuring exhibits with regional artifacts & folklore, plus an Elvis chapel on site. Siphon Draw (14 min) Lost Dutchman State Park (10 min) Scenic desert hiking trails, picnic facilities, 72 campsites, wildlife, restrooms & showers. Goldfield Arizona (10 min) Recreated 1800s town with gold mine tours, gun fights, a history museum & a narrow gauge train. Canyon Lake (29 min) Scenic man-made lake surrounded by cliffs, a popular spot for swimming, boating, fishing & camping. Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch (19 min) Expansive natural area with 7 ponds & hiking trails, plus an observatory.& dinosaur-bone dig site. Siphon Draw Trailhead (14 min) Trailhead for a rocky canyon path, with a steep climb to a plateau & waterfalls after rain. Usery Mountain Regional Park (21 min) A 3,648-acre park offering camping, archery & 29 miles of multi-use trails plus scenic wind caves. Goldfield Ghost Town and Mine Tours Inc. (10 min) Reconstructed 1890s town including gold-mine tours, Old West gunfights, a history museum & more. Weavers Needle (33 min) 1,000 ft. rock column forming a distinctive peak with a challenging climb to the top. Superstition Zipline (10 min) Superstition Mountain (20 min) The most notable landmark in the Superstition Wilderness Area, this mountain reaches up to 1542m. Treasure Loop Trail #56 (14 min) Moderate, 2.4-mi. hiking trail known for spring wildflowers & unique rock formations. Saguaro Lake (37 min) Reservoir along the Salt River in Tonto National Forest offering boating, fishing & water sports. Peralta Trailhead (31 min) Starting point for a desert hiking trail with views of peaks, canyons & granite rock formations. |