February 18, 2012 9:00 AM. 22 attended.
Siphon Draw to Flat Iron!
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This hike is rated VERY DIFFICULT!
Join us for a hike on the Siphon Draw Trail #53 up to the Flat Iron! This trek starts out in the Lost Dutchman State Park and offers amazing views of the Superstition Mountains, the Flat Iron and Four Peaks. More beauty awaits as you pass through Tonto National Forest and the Superstition Wilderness. The latter half provides an extremely strenuous climb to the top but is well worth the effort. We'll break for a while there before coming back down. You're encouraged to bring snacks, sun protection of some sort and must bring at least 3+ liters of water per person and sturdy hiking footwear.
DISTANCE: 6 miles roundtrip
ELEVATION GAIN: 2800 ft
TRAIL STYLE: In-and-out style
DURATION: 4+ hours
DOGS: No, have mercy!
FACILITIES: Bathrooms and water
WEBSITE: State Park
DIRECTIONS: Take US-60 east to exit 196, then turn north to HWY-88 (Idaho Rd). Follow this road about 7 miles through Apache Junction, the state park should be on your right hand side. There is a $7.00 entry fee for the park. Park by the Siphon Draw Trailhead on this map.
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Kaveh
Is there a good carpool location along the way (perhaps near the AZ-101 / US-60 intersection?)
Posted February 13 at 3:52 PM -
Bob
Basha's
1133 N Ellsworth Rd. Mesa, AZ 85207
Southeast corner Ellsworth & Brown
If you are coming from the south get off the 202 at University and go east to Ellsworth and north on Ellsworth to Basha's
If you are coming from the west get off the 202 at Brown and go east to EllsworthPosted February 13 at 8:40 PM -
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Eric Lewis
How about Bass Pro Shop at the 202 and Dobson? It is just east of the 101 and a straight shot east on the 202 to Brown Rd , Hwy 88 and into the park.
Posted February 13 at 9:23 PM -
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Eric Lewis
Lets meet at 8am so we can be on our way by 8:20 at the west end of the parking lot. I am driving a white Chevy pickup and my number is 602-369-4784
Posted February 14 at 8:45 PM | 1 like -
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Donna McNeil
Ok, Never mind. I just realized Bass Pro is way out of my way. I'll meet you at Lost Dutchman at the Siphon Draw trailhead.
Posted February 15 at 8:44 PM -
Rebecca
I'll meet at Bass Pro at 8am. I know part of this hike is hands on climbing, but for how much of hike might poles be useful?
Posted February 16 at 3:28 PM -
Eric Lewis
Poles are good for the 1st two miles and they always help my tired knees on the way back so I think they are very useful.
Posted February 16 at 4:36 PM -
Debbie
I would like to meet at Bass Pro also. Is there enough room for me to carpool with someone?
Posted February 16 at 5:56 PM -
Jessica Hettinger
I could also meet at Bass Pro, I live by there. If there are enough car poolers, i can offer to take a few people in my Passat. Let me know, 480-343-6001.
Posted February 16 at 7:11 PM -
Chele Kliphon
Desmond and I are also meeting at Bass Pro. C you there!
Posted February 16 at 9:06 PM -
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Jessica Hettinger
I don't think so. You buy the park pass at the enterance.
Posted February 16 at 10:34 PM -
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Kaveh
This trailhead here is the state park system. The Maricopa park pass is at the county level.
Posted February 17 at 3:55 AM -
Kaveh
I'll meet at the Bass Pro carpool, will be there before the 8:20 departure time.
Posted February 17 at 3:56 AM -
Lisa Chasse
Izzy and I will meet everyone at Bass Pro carpool. I can take 2 more people in my car.
Posted February 17 at 10:39 AM -
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Bob
Hope everyone finished and had fun. We did! We think that We were the last one down. Thanks to Eric and Matt and everyone who participated and was so nice! Yvonne and Bob
Posted February 18 at 5:48 PM -
Donna McNeil
Thanks Eric for leading this hike! It was a great experience, although I may not be able to walk for a few days ;-))
Posted February 18 at 8:52 PM
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Eric LewisEvent HostPerfect day for this hike. Thank you all for coming out. Everyone made it to the flat iron. Some adventurers even went a little higher. Glad you made it Bob, and a flat tire did not stop you.
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KristiThanks Eric! This was the most amazing day! I can't believe the beauty of the area. It really challenged me to push way beyond my comfort zone, but I am so grateful for the chance to have that hiking adventure and I met some really great people too!
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KavehSerial Hiker, OrganizerGorgeous sunshine, blue sky, and terrain! Excellent trail and company! Thanks Eric!
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Sarah L+3 guestsWOW Eric! What an amazing hike! There is not enough words to describe it's beauty. This hike is now one of my all time favorites! Thanks for leading. :)
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I did this hike yesterday just to see if i could make it to the top before joining this group on the trip. You aren't lying when you say it is very difficult! I am not very fit, but i made it to the top!