little used hike (with a car shuttle) through the Superstition Wilderness
Before you start this hike, make sure you've dropped a car at the Peralta Trailhead, unless you want to make this a long out and back hike. Don't forget there is a fee to park at the Peralta Trailhead.
The toughest part about this hike is finding the trailhead. After taking a driving tour of the Gold Canyon sprawl, following the directions above will get you to the trailhead. Parking may be another problem, as this is a popular trailhead and the parking lot isn't very big.
From the well signed trailhead, go through the gate and towards the Superstition Mountain range. After about 100 yards of hiking, you'll reach the turn off for the Lost Goldmine Trailhead. Stay right to take this trail.
This new trail takes you through the Superstition desert between two of the more popular trailheads in the Superstition Wilderness. Saguaro, prickly pear, and Cholla abound here. On your left, the Superstition mountains loom. After 5.5 miles of walking, you'll reach the popular Peralta Trailhead. Your shuttle car should be here to take you back to the Hieroglyphic trailhead.