Unity Hiking Group: Hieroglyphic Trail in the Superstitions

Saturday, January 18th – Hieroglyphic Trail to Petroglyphs

Date/Time: Saturday, January 18, 2025 Carpool from Unity of Phoenix parking lot meeting at 8:00 a.m. (arrive 10 minutes early to check in); Hike will begin at the trailhead at 9:30am

Hike Leader: George Roundy, please RSVP to groundy@ecorridor.com

Area: Superstition Wilderness Area

Trail Name: Hieroglyphic Trail to Petroglyphs 

Map: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/hieroglyphic-trail?sh=xbpubm

Distance: 3 miles

Elevation Change: 574’

Difficulty: Mostly easy to some moderate

Address/Directions: Carpool will be available as it is about a 70 minute drive from the church.  Take Hwy 60 east to S. Kings Ranch Road exit, turn left. Go 2.8 mi and turn right on E. Baseline Ave. Go 0.2 mi to S Mohican Rd and turn left. Go 0.4mi and turn left on E Valley View Dr. Go 0.5 mi and turn right on E Cloudview Ave. Go 0.5 mi and the trailhead is on the left.

Hike Description: This out-and-back hike is an excellent hiking route that takes you through Hieroglyphic Canyon in the Superstition Wilderness. During the spring, the trail is adorned with beautiful wildflowers, and it has a gentle uphill grade. As you make your way towards the boulder-filled canyon, you’ll encounter year-round pools of water. The trail eventually leads you to the petroglyphs, which are believed to have been created by the Hohokam people who lived in the area about 1,500 years ago.

Dogs: Welcome on a leash