White Canyon

This hike is located near Superior, AZ.

From the Phoenix area, take US-60 East to the town of Superior. Once in Superior, take HWY-177 South 9.6 miles to Battle Axe Road (on right). It's a 4.5 mile drive on a dirt road to the trailhead. A high clearance vehicle is highly recommended. After 1.6 miles, stay right at the fork at the coral. At 1.9 miles, stay right again at the fork. After 3.3 miles, there is a narrow spot in the road, just after a cattle guard. After 3.8 miles, stay right again (to the left is a pretty neat spring). At 4.4 miles, you'll reach a barb wire fence, after which is a steep downhill. This is a pretty serious hill, 4WD recommended. If you are worried about getting back up this hill, this would be a good place to park and walk the short distance to the trailhead parking. If you're confident in your vehicle and your driving abilities, head through the barb wire fence (close it behind you). After 4.5 miles, leave the main dirt road and turn right. Drive the short distance (staying left) to a small turn around. Park here and start walking along the trail next to the brown Wilderness trail marker to the trail register (about 100 yards from the parking area).