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    Hieroglyphic Trail Hoa

    4.6 (66 reviews)

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    Kimberly F.

    Highly recommended: Cool hiking trails. We like to go when the weather is cooler bring lots of water.

    Being my first trail hike, this was a little harder than I expected. We started around 8:30 am and didn't take long to shed a layer of clothing. The scenery was absolutely beautiful. I would definitely trek along the same trail again. Looking forward to going on another!

    The biggest saguaros I have ever seen
    Melinda D.

    By far my favorite hike. Get there before 10am on a weekend. If not it's one way in and one way out.

    Came here with a friend at the perfect time..right before it gets too hot! Really enjoyed the trail, and the views were absolutely stunning. We also had a wild moment: and ran into a rattlesnake for the first time on a hike. Definitely scary, but also kind of cool. I'll for sure be back again soon.

    Travis T.

    This hike is a bit of a drive from the Valley, but a really nice easy hike. After the pandemic hit, this was my first outdoor activity I did during the isolation period. Hieroglyphic Trailhead is located on the southern part of the Superstition Mountains (most of the hikes are on the north end). You have to pass through some residential areas to reach the trail. The parking lot is free and has a decent amount of spots, but gets really crowed during peak times. The Hieroglyphic Trail is easy to moderate and about a 1.5 mile trip one way. Because of the springs at the end of the trail, lots of families do this hike with their kids. You have two paths to choose from once you enter through the gated fence at the start - Hieroglyphic or Lost Gold Mine Trail. The beginning part of the hike is nice and smooth (it does get a little more rocky) and there are lots of cholla and saguaro cacti along the way. Many of the smaller cacti have beautiful pink flowers on them. Once you get near the springs at the mouth of Hieroglyphic Canyon, you will see the petroglyphs etched on the cliff walls. When the water is flowing, this is a nice area to cool off and to swim in. I pack a lunch and hang out here for a bit. Because this is a really popular hike, I recommend going earlier in the morning to get a parking spot. I personally like the early hours because sunrise makes for great rim lighting on cactus photos.

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    HF B.

    Great hike for all, if you are hiking in the late spring to late fall make sure you take extra water. Easy to access the magnificent Superstition Mountains.

    The wildflowers
    Christina S.

    This was my first time doing this hike and it was a Friday. Also, we did this hike in March after lots of rain here in Arizona. Let me begin with the parking lot is small and it was packed. We waited for a designated parking spot so probably drove in circles for about 5 minutes. We noticed several vehicles were parked on the roadside into the parking area, where there are lots of signs of No Parking, Tow Zone. The in and back hike took us 2.5 hours and when we returned to the parking lot, at about noon, the parking area was even crazier with cars and lots more parked in the No Parking zones. The vehicles parked where they weren't supposed to be, had orange warning stickers on the driver's side windows. There was also a sheriff driving through the parking lot, still taking vehicles. Restrooms: there are Port O Johns in the parking area only. I am 56 years old and would consider myself in healthy shape. I found this hike to be a challenge and enjoyable. It is a rocky trail so you have to watch your step so as to not end up with a twisted ankle or tripping. The trail gets progressively rockier as you ascend to the top. There were several people with dogs and small children. The plant life is beautiful to see and the mountain vistas are impressive. As you look back, over the valley, you realize the elevation you've gained. Once you get to the top it's like an oasis in the desert! A lazy little creek and small waterfalls with some green grasses popping out of the rocks near the waters edge. The hieroglyphs are etched into the rocks on the west walls and they're fascinating. You have to wonder what they were communicating with these drawings. There are wide, smooth, rocks all around and the views are stunning so take some time to sit and enjoy, maybe even pack a picnic. Be prepared to pack your mess out with you, though, please. I liked this hike, so much, I'll be returning with my granddaughter this next week!

    Alaina H.

    Good trail for a little day hike. It was about 3 miles round trip...1.5 miles there and then 1.5 miles back. Make sure you bring plenty of water, some sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat because it it hot and sunny. The trail does not have much shade. The hieroglyphics were pretty cool.

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    Olivia W.

    Done this hike since I was a kid, beautiful, educational, and fun. I would say intermediate-beginner level hike. Not wheelchair friendly as some areas are very steep or rocky. Saw a lot of dogs and kiddos though! Hike is uphill towards the waterfall/hieroglyphics, the way back is much easier. Lots of sunshine so make sure to stay hydrated and wear sunscreen!

    Carmen V.

    I went with 2 colleagues while on a business trip to Phoenix and it was a great idea to bring my hiking boots just in case we were going to use the Sunday before work for a hike. I am glad we found this hike on Yelp (please remove the HOA part in the title, as this is not the review for any homeowners association but for a real mountain!). Misleading info aside, we enjoyed the rocky path to the somewhat deceiving hyeroglyphs. If you go only for that, difficult to see and not much to see. However the scenery is superb, especially the golden hour is so pretty. The hike was more tiring that what we thought, maybe we were mentalized that was more a walk, but going all the way up was exhausting (glad we bought water on the way there). Very pleasant first approach to Supertitious Mountains.

    Saskia B.

    We arrived a lil late in the afternoon. Naturally, car park was FULL. (Sad Panda) but, parking is free. The trail, the view, and vibe ... Wow! Just wow! Portajohn ... Well... (Lol) use at your local own risk. Some pups were not on leashes (they're supposed to be leashed per the website.) Trail is moderate, a lil rocky, unpaved, and ok for older kiddos ages 7 or 8 years and older.

    Turn right here if you go to the Kings Ranch address!
    Becca H.

    This was a nice little trail! The listings for it online are a bit deceptive... First of all, I was under the impression that it was 6 miles from start to finish, but it was only about 3. Second of all, the address listed here is wrong... I just submitted for a change in address so hopefully that will be updated and help avoid confusion for others in the future. The address listed here leads you to a gated community, not to the trailhead. However, if you go to this address and then continue along to Baseline, you can turn right there and then follow the hiker signs to the trailhead. It was pretty easy to find once you got to the listed address, but it would be even easier if the address was correct on the site. The hike is straight up for the first mile and a half up to the pools (this time of year there's no flowing water whatsoever) and then straight back down for the hike back. It's not very steep (only about 600 ft in elevation gain) but it's consistent. Overall it's a super moderate hike. Definitely bring water though, especially when it's hot! The biggest problem we had with this hike was the bugs! I don't know if it had something to do with the time of day we went (about 10 am) or the time of year or what, but all the way from the trailhead to the pools these little gnats were landing all over our arms and faces. Yuck! By the time we went back down they were gone, thankfully. I'll probably be bringing family back to this hike at a later date.

    Eric B.

    Hiked this trail with my wife this morning and had a blast checking out the ancient Hohokam petroglyphs! The trail is not very steep and as others have described is more of a nature walk than a hike. The pools at the end of the trail were pretty awesome and I will definitely want to check them out again during/after monsoon season for some better waterfall action. In addition to the running stream and pools, there's a cool boulder cave you can explore. The one gripe I have is that certain people find it okay to go walk near the petroglyphs and spend their sweet time there while others like myself want to take a picture without anyone in it. I mean, I understand the general idea of wanting to get up close to experience them. But seriously, behave with some hiker etiquette, spend a minute or so, then move. Don't stand there for 10 minutes acting like it's your territory only.

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    Best first hike on the mountain! A little incline but great hike for kids and adults!

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    Nice trail for getting the bloodflow going plus a nice view

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    Great hike. Lots of small boulders. Slip uphill grade. Well worth the trip to the hieroglyphs

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    Wonderful trail and worth the hike. Can be busy at times and parking can be difficult

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    Pass Mountain Loop Trail

    4.6(9 reviews)
    10.4 mi

    I came here on a Saturday morning to run, and I arrived at the parking lot at 10:15AM. Note that…read moresince this is inside Usery Mountain Regional Park, there's a $7 per motor vehicle. The parking lot was entirely full and street parking was pretty full too, but luckily I snagged a spot right at the trailhead as a car left. I went clockwise on the trail, and the map at the beginning says this trail is 7.5 miles (but actually if I add up the mileage on the map, it's 7.6 miles). The views before going down were good but once I went to the back of the mountain, the views weren't very good. Completely unshaded, most people are going counterclockwise so I ran into a lot of hikers, a few bikes, and even a horseback rider and his horse. Some parts of the path are a bit rockier than the others, but all manageable for running.

    I spend much of my time on this trail running, especially if I want something that provides a lot…read moreof varied terrain and isn't too crowded. Wind Cave is an awesome workout, but it is typically a lot more crowded. A good portion of the trail is runnable, which is nice. For a moderate running pace, two hours should be fine. In talking to people on the trail, it seems that hikers typically plan 3.5-4 hours to do the whole thing. Maybe longer if you stop at the saddle to have a snack and enjoy the views for a bit. Speaking of that, there are several places to stop and enjoy the views, especially on the backside of the mountain, and it is really beautiful when the desert blooms. I was out here a few years ago when we got snow on January 1, and that was pretty cool to see. These days, I mostly see hikers, although there are some adventurous mountain bikers -- there is an interesting climb (or descent, depending on your chosen direction) just before/after the saddle. I've seen people carrying their bikes on that one. I think tackling this trail clockwise on a bike might be best, although I typically run it counterclockwise to get the rougher parts of the trail out of the way first. The trail is pretty rocky in spots between Blevins and the saddle. It is good to note that you can jump on this trail either from the Wind Cave or Blevins (Trailhead Staging Area) parking areas, but the marked trailhead is at the Blevins parking lot. There is nowhere to get water, except at the Wind Cave trailhead, which, depending on where you park, could be your start/end point. It is best to bring all that you'll need, especially in the summer. This is a loop trail, but there are really no shortcuts out of the trail, so you either plan to do the whole thing or pick a spot to turn around when you're halfway done with hiking. (The trail does connect to the Cat Peaks trail about a mile from the Blevins trailhead, and forks off to connect with the Arizona Trail, but once you're really into the trail, there are much fewer options.) As for shade, the only real shade is provided during certain parts of the year and times of day at the saddle. There are some trees and, if you can crouch in the shadow of some rock formations, you can find a little. Beyond that, it is pretty sparse. I suggest starting early in the morning. Keep an eye out for wildlife. I have scared several deer and jackrabbits in addition to the usual lizards, squirrels and occasional rattlesnake. There is a $6 fee to enter the park by car ($2 if you bike, walk, or run in) and the Maricopa County Parks pass is good here.

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    4.4(67 reviews)
    13.2 mi

    I had heard good things about this trail and it has a cool name, so I decided to check it out one…read moremorning. I didn't want to pay for parking so I started at a different trailhead and hiked a few kilometers to get to the beginning of this trail. I saw a good amount of people along the way, but not too many. They were all courteous and respectful of the trail and its rules. There are lots of switchbacks and some decent elevation, I'd classify it as a moderate hike. The top with the "cave" was nice, more like an indentation, and I saw 2 chipmunks. I guess I didn't make it all the way to the top according to my map, but close enough. I went back down the trail and continued on my loop back to the parking lot I came from. There isn't much cover from the sun so be sure to dress appropriately, wear sunscreen, a hat, drink water, etc. I'm glad I got to do this trail.

    This was a good workout and moderately challenging trail. We got started a bit too late so it was…read more"hot" on the trail. I'm glad I was wearing a hat, sunscreen, and had plenty of water. The weather was nice today, it's just a lot of sun exposure on the trail. I saw people of all ages on the trail and dogs are allowed. Personally it was a bit busy on the trail for my liking and I don't love paying $7 to access a trail but we were hiking with a friend who is new to the area and thought this is a nice intro to AZ hiking. There are plenty of other trails in the Usery Mountain Regional Park to check out as well, but we were ready to head out after this trail. Wind cave trail is 3.2 miles out and back, it's about 1,000ft elevation gain and on average takes about 2 hrs to complete. One interesting thing we found at the "cave" area at the top was large honey comb coming out of the rock. There are quite a few bees there and man I would have loved to eat that honey comb haha. That added an element of interest. Overall, nice hike and a good mix of effort. I would have liked to do it earlier in the day, but I'm sure it was even busier then so it worked out.

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