Peralta Canyon, Canyon in Superstition Wilderness, Arizona, United States.

Peralta Canyon is a canyon in the Superstition Wilderness featuring a hiking trail through rugged desert terrain. The path climbs steadily through natural vegetation and rock outcrops, eventually reaching an elevated viewpoint over the surrounding mountains.

Spanish colonial expeditions passed through the region centuries ago, and local legends later tied the area to tales of hidden gold treasures. These stories became woven into the region's cultural identity.

The single trail up the canyon ends at Fremont Saddle, the pass at the canyon's top, which hikers use as a turning point and lookout over the Superstition Mountains. The canyon lies on the backside of Superstition Mountain within Tonto National Forest, and the surrounding land has since 2018 been developed with a planned community of 750 homes built in two phases by five builders.

Hikers should start early in the day to avoid afternoon heat and bring plenty of water for the challenging uphill sections. Proper footwear is essential due to rocky terrain and the physical demands of the trail.

Peralta Canyon holds a single trail that climbs to Fremont Saddle at the top of the canyon, the route that made it a popular hiking destination in Tonto National Forest. The canyon sits on the backside of Superstition Mountain, and the surrounding land also holds a planned development of 750 homes built in two phases between 2018 and 2023 by five builders.