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| no partners | | I have been wanting to explore the hiking trails since moving to the valley of the sun. This morning I was debating on Camelback or the Hieroglyphic trail off of the Lost Gold Mine Trail. I wanted to enjoy my day outdoors and escape the crowds so I chose the Hieroglyphic trail. It wasn’t hard to find the trail head parking lot from the 60, thanks to directions from yelp.
It was an easy hike, the only thing I regret is wearing my running shoes. Over the course of the trail you will be walking on a lot of small rocks with some uneven terrain. If you are not careful and watching your step you can easily twist your ankle. It has a slight incline from the parking lot to the actual end of the trail. I wanted to go further up from the water ponds to where the actual spring is at but I didn’t have the proper foot wear to assist me on some of the bolder and rocks. Plus I was also wearing shorts so I wasn’t in the mood to have my legs scrapped up by the bushes. Once you are at the water ponds or pools the trail basically comes to a dead end. It is a little challenging climbing down to the water pools but just take your time and be careful you will be fine.
I stayed for about 10-15mins and then the crowds started showing up, which I don’t mind but the ponds are in a small canyon so it was beginning to get loud and I wanted to enjoy nature not listen to everyone talk. I began my trek back to my car around 10 and came across many people headed up the trail, glad I left early that place sure it going to get crowded. When I got back to the parking lot it went from a handful of cars parked there to being full.
I did this hike to start scouting locations to take my family on hikes and this one would work out good for a family hike. Probably check at the Useray Trail system next or some trail from the lost Dutchman park. Would like to find a trail that goes to the top of Superstition Mountains.
Couple of tips
Take water even though it’s not strenuous hike.
Watch your footing while walking on some parts of the trail.
Bring some snacks with you to enjoy once you reach the end of the trail.
Get there first thing in the morning to beat the crowds. |
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