Ghanks for all the information. One last question -- what do I need to do about food storage? I'm used to going to pretty extreme lengths to deal with bears, but I understand that they're not a problem in the Supes. I usually keep everything in a dry sack. Can I just leave that on the ground?

Thanks for all of the information and advice. I'm really looking forward to some new experiences.

I read in several trip reports that the Red Tanks Trail is overgrown with cat's claw and other painful plants, and so was trying to avoid it. Is that information outdated?

I've got Verizon, so that's good news.

As for a Plan B, any suggestions? And any guidance on what counts as hot? I'm accustomed to hiking when it's in the high 80s/low 90s, but that's with high humidity and nearly total tree cover. I have no idea what would be too hot in the desert.

I'm going to be coming to Phoenix at the end of the month for a five-day trip into the Superstition Wilderness, and was hoping that some of the experts on this forum could help with a few questions. Here's what I'm planning: Day 1: Start Peralta TH, take Peralta Trail (102) to intersection with Dutc...