Hike of the Week 2023Hike of the Week: Lower First Water Creek in the Superstition Wilderness Area
The raw, craggy waterway of Lower First Water Creek doesn’t spill its wonders easily.
The raw, craggy waterway of Lower First Water Creek doesn’t spill its wonders easily.
Using bits of the Dutchman’s and Bluff Springs trails, this loop swings by several of the Supe’s most iconic volcanic landforms including Miner’s Needle, Weavers Needle and the hoodoo-lined gorge of Bark’s Canyon.
Not for the novice hiker, this combination hike/cross-country exploration leads to a breathtaking secluded box canyon with a tiny, riparian ecosystem.
The route cuts through the remnants of 35 million year old volcanic activity.
Intrepid hikers with a good pair of boots can easily find this favorite hideaway in the Superstition Mountains.
Not for the novice hiker, this combination hike/cross-country exploration leads to a breathtaking secluded box canyon with a tiny, riparian ecosystem.
Intrepid hikers with a good pair of boots can easily find this favorite hideaway in the Superstition Mountains.
The route cuts through the remnants of 35 million year old volcanic activity.