Peralta Canyon, Canyon in Superstition Wilderness, Arizona, United States.
The Peralta Canyon trail winds through desert terrain, climbing 1,400 feet over 4.5 miles to reach the elevated Fremont Saddle viewpoint.
The canyon holds connections to Spanish colonial expeditions and the tales of the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine from the 1800s in the Superstition Mountains.
Native American tribes maintained strong connections to this land, leaving traces of their presence throughout the Superstition Wilderness territory.
Visitors should begin their hikes early in the morning, carry sufficient water, and sign the trailhead register before starting the journey.
The trail leads to an observation point of Weaver's Needle, a 1,000-foot volcanic rock formation that rises from the desert floor.
Location: Arizona
GPS coordinates: 33.38030,-111.36000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:29
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