Superstition Wilderness Area
This Wilderness was designated in 1939, and was expanded to its present size in 1984. It now contains approximately 160,200 acres. There is a well-developed trail system, and the western end of the wilderness receives heavy use during the cooler times of the year. Trail conditions vary from fair to very poor. Several trails are unsuitable for horses.
The area is starkly beautiful and often rugged, but can be inhospitable to those not equipped to meet nature on her own terms. Searing heat and a shortage of water are typical conditions in the summer. Bitter cold, rains (and even snowstorms) may occur in the winter.
Rumors still abound concerning lost gold mines, "secret maps," etc., and are still being sold to the unwary.
A group size of no more than 15 people and no more than 15 head of pack or saddle animals of any type is enforced within this wilderness year-round.
A Recreation Opportunity Guide (17 pages), is available from the Mesa Ranger Station, or Tonto Forest Supervisors Office.
Visit our on-line MAP to get an overview of the Superstition Wilderness and its trails.
Trails:
- Treasure Loop Trail #56
- Prospectors View Trail#57
- Jacobs Trail #58
- Hieroglyphic Trail #101
- Peralta Trail #102
- Boulder Trail #103
- Dutchman's Trail #104
- Peter's Trail #105
- JF Trail #106
- Red Tanks Trail #107
- Coffee Flat Trail #108
- Reavis Valley Trail #109
- Rogers Canyon Trail #110
- Bacon Trail #111
- Frog Trail #112
- Woodbury Trail #114
- Reavis Gap Trail #117
- Fireline Trail #118
- Two Bar Trail #119
- Tule Trail #122
- Bull Pass Trail #129
- Siphon Draw Trail #153
- Haunted Trail #203
- West Pinto Trail #212
- Terrapin Trail #234
- Bluff Spring Trail #235
- Second Water Trail #236
- Whiskey Trail #238
- Cavalry Trail #239
- Black Mesa Trail #241
- Campaign Trail #256
- Bull Basin Trail #270
- Paradise Trail #271
- Spencer Trail #275
- Cuff Bottom Trail #276
- Plow Saddle Trail #287
- Canyon Lake TH
- First Water TH
- Tortilla TH
- Reavis TH
- Tule TH
- Campaign TH
- Miles TH
- Roger Trough TH
- Woodbury TH
- Peralta TH
Our WILDERNESS FAQs page has answers to the most commonly asked questions regarding Wilderness Areas.
Activities such as prospecting and treasure troving are limited. For more information, go to Other Wilderness Activities.
All of our Wilderness Areas adhere to the LEAVE NO TRACE policy.
OTHER WILDERNESS RESOURCES
Alerts & Warnings
- Web maintenance 2/14-2/16: Please refer to social media for emergency info
- Pine Canyon Restoration Project Area and Trails Temporary Closure Order
- 03-12-02-24-67 Globe Forest Road 287 Area Closure Order
- 03-12-04-24-61_East Webber Geronimo Trails_Public Safety Closure
- 03-12-03-24-47_Boulder Fishing Pier Temporary Closure
- Equestrian Users Please Be Aware
- 03-12-06-24-27 Tonto Creek Crossing Road Closures
- Federal Holiday: offices closed Monday, February 17
- 03-12-02-25-01 Pinto Valley Mine Blasting Closure
- 03-12-03-24-64 Bald Eagle Closure Box Bar Order
- 12-16-5R Roosevelt Lake Seasonal Wildlife Closure
- 03-12-00-23-36 Target Type Restrictions Order
- Bald Eagle Seasonal Closures
- Occupancy and Use Restrictions
- Update on State Route 88 (Apache Trail) - August 18, 2021
- Redmond Fire Road Closure