The Flatiron - Superstition Mountains

I hiked up the Flatiron for the fourth time. This time was the easiest too. I made it up to the Flatiron in 2 hours and 30 minutes. After taking a break, I headed to the Superstition Ridgeline Trail, and followed that for about 1 mile to an overlook of Monument Canyon. At 12:40 PM, I began my hike back down. It was 1:05 PM, I reached the saddle at the Flatiron, and began the steep descent. I reached Jacob's Crosscut Trail at 2:57 PM, and followed the trail back to Lost Dutchman State Park. I arrived back at my mini van at 3:23 PM. My hike was 7.3 miles round-trip, and it took me 7 hours and 45 minutes.

Monument Canyon

Monument Canyon

My 7.3 mile round-trip hike.

The Flatiron - Superstition Mountains

This was my third time up to the Flatiron. I started at 9:46 AM. My hike was 5.9 miles round-trip, and it took me 6 hours and 20 minutes.

Superstition Ridgeline Trail - Apache Junction

This was a long, rugged 10.2 mile hike along a faint trail through cactus, agaves, and shrubs.  It took me 10 hours and 18 minutes.