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		<title><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ArizonaHiking.org]]></description>
		<link>https://arizonahiking.org/</link>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=306:apache-trail-canyon&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Apache Trail Canyon]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=306:apache-trail-canyon&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hiking and scrambling through Apache trail canyon near Phoenix, Arizona.   Apache Trail canyon was named by Tyler Williams in his book,  Canyoneering Arizona (revised edition). Thanks...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>306</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Canyon Lake, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take US-60 East. Take the Idaho Road exit and go North. From Idaho Road, turn onto HWY88 towards Canyon Lake. When you reach the tourist trap of Tortilla flats, cross the creek and drive another 3.0 miles. Park in the dirt area on the left (North) side of the road near the power lines. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[canyon lake]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.6000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Through the canyon is 2.2 miles. To return to your car along HWY-88 is another 1.4 miles.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 5.0 hours hiking to complete this hike, with a 15 minute stop for lunch. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 500 ft elevation change.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2010-01-04 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Excellent. It is highly unlikely you will have to share this canyon with anyone.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.5400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.3500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Difficult]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[There are some really cool narrows close to the Phoenix area. Be prepared both physically and mentally for the scrambling needed. The hike described here is a Difficult hike.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[serious scrambling, bush whacking, route finding]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=214:ballantine-creek&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Ballantine Creek]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=214:ballantine-creek&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to Ballantine creek in the Superstition Wilderness, Arizona.   From the trailhead, there are two directions to pick from. Either direction gets you to the Ballantine trailhead...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>214</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Fountain Hills, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take HWY-87 North toward Payson. After passing Shea Road (entrance into Fountain Hills) go an additional 20 miles to the well signed Ballantine Trailhead on the right side of the road. The trailhead is right at the dirt parking area.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[fountain hills]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[10.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[10 miles for the out and back.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about 5 hours for the total hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2350]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 2350 ft ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Flowers]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Winter is best, but any time when the weather is cool would be OK. March is nice for wildflower season.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1969-12-31 18:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Pretty good considering the proximity of this hike to the Phoenix area. Expect to see 5-15 hikers here.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.7600000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.4900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[A nice long day hike to a remote creek.  This hike is rated Moderately difficult, primarily because of the distance.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Some route finding]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=92:barnhardt-trail&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Barnhardt Trail]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=92:barnhardt-trail&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike along the Barnhardt trail in the Mazatzal wilderness in Arizona.   The Barnhardt trail travels back into the depths of the Mazatzal wilderness. For those looking for...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 10:46:35 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>92</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2013-05-23</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Payson, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: From the Phoenix area, take HWY87 North, leaving the city limits.   You will drive about 50 miles from Fountain Hills to mile marker 239 (this is just past the turnoff to HWY-188). The Barnhardt Trailhead turn off to FR419 is well signed. Take this graded dirt road 5 miles West to the trailhead (the sign says 4 miles, but it&#039;s actually 5 miles). The graded road is in pretty good shape and most times of the year, passenger cars are probably OK. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[payson]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.2000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The hike described is 6.2 miles round trip to the waterfall and back.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[We were hiking for 2.5 hours to get to the waterfall and back.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 1500 ft elevation gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Spring after the snow melts is the best time for this hike if you want to see the waterfall. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2013-05-23 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Fair. Expect between 15-25 hikers on a weekend.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.0900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.4200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The trail reminded me of the Grand Canyon and the waterfall was much more impressive than I had hoped. The out and back described here is a Moderate hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The trail was beat up a bit after the wildfire in this area. Watch out for rock slides and erosion that have degraded this trail]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=211:bluff-spring-loop&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Bluff Spring Loop]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=211:bluff-spring-loop&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 hike the Bluff Spring trail around Miners Needle in the Superstition Wilderness, Arizona.   The Superstition Wilderness is a relatively short drive from the Phoenix area, but affords...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>211</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/7b/d3/1f/211_bluffspring1-1327792489.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Apache Junction, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: From the Phoenix area, take US-60 East, leaving the city limits.   After leaving Apache Junction, continue about 8.5 miles, turning left onto Peralta Road (FR 77).  THis turn is signed as the turn-off for Peralta Trail. After starting out as a paved road, this quickly turns into a maintained dirt road. The trailhead and parking appears after 7 miles on this road. The trailhead is well marked and there is a toilet at the trailhead, but no water. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[apache junction]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[9.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The loop hike described is 9.4 miles total.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 4.0 hours to complete this hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 1500 ft total elevation gain. There is some up and down along the hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[All Year, but winter is best. If hiking in the summer, best start this hike early in the morning because it can get hot.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2007-01-01 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Pretty good considering you start from one of the more popular trail heads into the Superstition Wilderness. We only saw about 12 other hikers.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.3900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.3500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a decent hike for some solitude. Even though the Peralta trailhead is very popular, most people don&#039;t take this trail. The long loop hike described here is an Moderate hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Some route finding]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=477:broadway-cave&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Broadway Cave (Superstition Wilderness)]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=477:broadway-cave&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to the Broadway Cave in the Superstition Wilderness, Arizona.        From the small parking area at the Broadway Road Trailhead, the trail...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>477</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2019-11-20</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Apache Junction, AZ.

To get to the Broadway Road trailhead: From the Phoenix area, take US-60 East to the Mountain View exit and turn left onto Mountain View Road. Take this road for about 1.7 miles and turn right onto signed Broadway Road. Take Broadway Road 1.0 miles though a residential area to the unsigned trailhead and small parking area on the left. Be warned: there are only space for about six cars here.
]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[apache junction]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The out and back hike described is 4.0 miles.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about 2.0 hours hiking to complete this hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 1000 ft of elevation gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[One Way]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2019-11-14 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This number of other hikers is limited by the trailhead parking. Expect to see 10-20 other hikers on the trail with you. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.4079078]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.4767265]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Although the hiking is not too difficult, there is some route finding required to get to the Cave. This one way hike described here is a Moderate hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[limited parking at the Broadway Road TH, route finding]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=196:brushy-spring-campaign-creek&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Brushy Spring (Campaign Creek)]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=196:brushy-spring-campaign-creek&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up Campaign creek to Brushy Spring in the Superstition Wilderness, Arizona.   I'm continuously amazed at the amount of lush green trees in the Superstition mountain range...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>196</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2017-10-02</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Roosevelt, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take US-60 East towards Globe. Just after Miami and before globe, take HWY-88 (or 188 depending on the sign) left towards Roosevelt. After 20 miles on this paved road, turn left on the graded and well signed FR449 (near mile marker 235). There is lots of private property in this area, so please respect that property and follow the signs so hiker access isn&#039;t threatened. After 1.9 miles on FR449, take a left on FR449A. High clearance and 4 wheel drive is recommended here because the road crosses the creek several times, can be quite sandy, and there are steep grades. After an additional 5.2 miles, you will reach a signed trailhead and parking area. Please follow the signs to the public parking and leave the school undisturbed.     ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[roosevelt]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.6000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The hike described is 8.6 miles round trip to Brushy spring and back.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 5 hours hiking to complete this hike, with a 30 minute stop for lunch. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 1000 ft elevation gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Recommended in the fall when the leaves are changing. Do not try to get to this trailhead after a recent rain. The road will likely be impassable!]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2003-03-12 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Amazing. Five hours of hiking and we didn&#039;t see another hiker.    ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.5318500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.0791500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Gradual climbing along a perennial stream. The out and back described here is a Moderate hike.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4wd and high clearance vehicle required. Grazing cattle.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=497:bushnell-tank&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Bushnell Tank]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=497:bushnell-tank&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike along the trail to Bushnell Tank near Sunflower, Arizona.   The road to Bushnell Tank (FR22) was a well loved 4x4 road for many years. Unfortunately, the...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 21:41:14 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>497</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2021-10-28</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/7f/0d/94/PA280005-51-1635457293.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Payson, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: From the Phoenix area, take HWY87 North, leaving the city limits.  After you pass the intersection with Gilbert road you&#039;ll stay on HWY87 north for about 36 miles until you reach the town of Sunflower. Soon after this, keep an eye out on your right for the signed Bushnell Tanks exit. It&#039;s a very short drive on a well graded gravel road to the closed gate. Park here. Although the path is closed to vehicles, non motorized travel such as hiking is OK.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Sunflower]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The hike described is 6.5 miles round trip to Bushnell Tank and back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[We were hiking for 2.5 hours to get to the water tank and back.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 200 ft elevation gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Spring after the snow melts has the best chance of enjoying water in Sycamore creek while fall gives you autumn colors. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2021-10-28 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Excellent. On a midweek day we had this trail all to ourselves.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.8692330]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.4650500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This was a pretty easy walk, with the only tricky part being the creek crossings. The out and back described here is a Moderate difficulty hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Cattle, creek crossing, some routefinding]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=77:butcher-jones-trail-463&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Butcher Jones Trail #463]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=77:butcher-jones-trail-463&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Butcher Jones Trail #463 near Phoenix, Arizona.    Saguaro Lake is formed by the damming of the Salt River at Stewart Dam and is well...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>77</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-11-26</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/ba/4a/82/77_p4260008-1367005422.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Fountain Hills, AZ. 

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take HWY-87 North toward Payson. Turn right onto the Bush Highway and go 3 miles to the well signed turn for the Butcher Jones Recreation Area. After turning towards the Butcher Jones Recreation area, you&#039;ll drive about 1.8 miles to the well marked trailhead located at the southwest corner of the parking area. There are restrooms here but no drinking water. 

Alternate route: Take Ellsworth road in Mesa North to the Bush Highway. Turn right on the Bush Highway towards Saguaro Lake. Turn right at the well signed turn for the Butcher Jones Recreation Area. 
]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Saguaro Lake]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Distance: About 5 miles round trip for the out and back. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Time: It took us about 2.0 hours to get to Burro cove and back.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Elevation change: about 200 ft or so.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Flowers]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Time of year: Winter is best, but any time when the weather is cool and there aren&#039;t many boats on Saguaro Lake. It is also nice during the spring wildflower season.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2013-04-26 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Solitude: Not at first, but after the first 0.5 miles when you leave the fisher folk behind, the solitude is quite good. By the time we got to Burro cove, we were the only ones around. I would expect perhaps 15-30 people on this trail, but 99% of them will be on the first 1 mile. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.5800000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.5100000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[30 yr old Recommendation: This is an especially nice hike in the winter when the boats are gone. Hiking next to water in the desert is always a special experience.  This hike is rated Easy. 
]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Be Aware of: Fee area ($6 as of April 2013) NO PERMITS AVAILABLE AT THE LAKE!
]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:permitlink>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[http://www.tontopermits.com/]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=299:carney-springs&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Carney Springs]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=299:carney-springs&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up Carney Springs trail in the Superstition Wilderness, Arizona.   One way to escape the crowds at the beautiful, but popular Peralta Trail hike is to stop...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>299</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/c0/8f/4a/299_carneysprings2-1327805975.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located in the Superstition Wilderness East of the Phoenix area.

From the Phoenix area, take US-60 East, leaving the city limits.   After leaving Apache Junction, continue about 8.5 miles, turning left onto signed Peralta Road (FR 77). After starting out as a paved road, this quickly turns into a maintained dirt road. After 5.6 miles, you&#039;ll stay left at the signed junction that heads towards the Peralta Trailhead. Go another 0.6 miles and park at the unsigned parking area and trail on your left. If you reach the obvious Peralta Trailhead, you&#039;ve gone too far.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[apache junction]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.6000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.6 miles round trip.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us two hours to complete this hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1400 ft steep ascent to the view]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2009-01-11 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Much better than the nearby Peralta Trail. Expect to share this trail with perhaps 5 other people.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.3900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.3600000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a short but nice climb to some great views from the ridge of the Superstition Mountain range. If you enjoy the Peralta Trail hike, but are looking for something a little more secluded, this is a good pick. This is a Moderate difficulty hike.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Route finding, scrambling]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=469:cave-trail-superstition-wilderness&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Cave Trail via Peralta Canyon Loop Hike (Superstition Wilderness)]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=469:cave-trail-superstition-wilderness&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Loop hike with the Peralta trail to the Cave trail in the Superstition wilderness, Arizona.   The Peralta trail is a popular way to get to Freemont saddle...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Dec 2017 22:43:21 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>469</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2017-12-27</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/11/4a/8f/PC270004-68-1514414634.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located in the Superstition Wilderness East of the Phoenix area.

From the Phoenix area, take US-60 East, leaving the city limits.   After leaving Apache Junction, continue about 8.5 miles, turning left onto signed Peralta Road (FR 77). After starting out as a paved road, this quickly turns into a well maintained dirt road. The trailhead and parking appears after 7 miles on this road. The trailhead has a restroom, but no water.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[apache junction]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.7000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.7 miles for the loop hike]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us four and a half hours with a 30 minute stop at the viewpoint for lunch.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1400 ft of elevation change]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2017-12-27 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a very popular hike. The Cave trail will have significantly less hikers on it than the Peralta trail. Expect to meet 50-100 people on this hike during a weekend.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.3973811]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.3480259]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Difficult]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The Peralta trail is easy but the Cave trail has some tricky route finding and scrambling that makes it Difficult. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Scrambling and lots of route finding on the Cave trail section]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=402:circlestone-from-reavis-ranch&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Circlestone (From Reavis Ranch)]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=402:circlestone-from-reavis-ranch&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to Circlestone from Reavis Ranch in the Superstition Wilderness, Arizona.   One of the real mysteries of the Superstition wilderness is Circlestone. This native American ruin is...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>402</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2013-03-17</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/eb/5a/42/402_p3150033-1363480937.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located North East of Phoenix, AZ in the Superstition Wilderness.

This hike is accessed from either the Rogers trough trailhead or the Reavis trailhead. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[tortilla flat]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.8000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.8 miles to the Circlestone ruin and back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 4.0 hours to get from the Ranch to the ruin and back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1200 ft total elevation gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2013-03-15 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Very good. You are likely to have Circlestone all to yourself. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.4900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.1600000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a Moderate difficulty hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[route finding, bushwhacking.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=212:cornucopia-thicket-spring-loop&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Cornucopia- Thicket Spring Loop]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=212:cornucopia-thicket-spring-loop&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Loop hike with the Cornucopia trail and the Thicket Spring trail in the Mazatzal wilderness, Arizona.   First, you have to get to the trailhead. The dirt road...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>212</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/75/df/0f/212_cornucopia1-1327806295.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Fountain Hills, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: From the Phoenix area, take HWY87 North, leaving the city limits.   You will drive about 35 miles from Fountain Hills to a signed exit between mile marker 222 and 223. The turnoff is signed as Sycamore Canyon. You will turn left across the highway (be careful!). This paved road will soon turn to dirt. After 1.2 miles, turn right onto unsigned dirt road FR201. After another 1.2 miles, you&#039;ll stay right at the junction between FR201 and FR25 (staying on FR201). Take FR201 all the way to the signed trailhead (approximately 11 miles from the highway). This road has some spectacular views but is not for those skittish of heights. High clearance vehicles are OK, 4wd is better. Not a place for passenger cars. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[fountain hills]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[7.8000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The hike described is 7.8 miles for the loop hike (including the mine).]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[We were hiking for 4 hours.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1900]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 1900 ft total climbing (900 ft change). ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Lollypop Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2007-01-09 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Fantastic. Once we got on the trail, we had this area all to ourselves. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.4700000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Great views and great solitude. The drive to the trailhead from HWY-87 is one of the most memorable in Arizona. The out and back described here is a Moderately Difficult hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The trail is overgrown in places, so long pants will make for a more comfortable hike (Thicket trail and West Fork trail). ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=470:cougar-loop&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Cougar Loop (Superstition Wilderness)]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=470:cougar-loop&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Cougar Trail loop in the Superstition Wilderness, Arizona.   The Cougar trail is an unofficial trail near the Superstition Wilderness. It is primarily used for mountain...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 30 Dec 2017 20:57:18 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>470</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2017-12-30</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Apache Junction, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: From the Phoenix area, take US-60 East, leaving the city limits.   After leaving Apache Junction, continue about 3 miles, turning left onto Kings Ranch Road. This is paved most of the way as you pass by Gold Canyon Ranch. Drive 2.7 miles on Kings Ranch Road and turn right on Baseline Avenue. After 0.2 miles, you&#039;ll turn left onto Mohican Road. After 0.2 miles, turn left onto Valley View Road. This road will soon turn into Valley View Road, and then into Whitetail road. Follow this road for 0.6 miles to Cloudview Road. Turn right onto Cloudview road and drive 0.5 more miles to the parking area. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[cloudview road]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[apache junction]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The hike described is 4 miles loop.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us just over 2 hours hiking to complete this hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 200 ft of elevation change.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Flowers]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2017-12-30 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Pretty good for this area. Expect to see about 5-10 other hikers/mountain bikers on this trail ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.3896775]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.4248072]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is an easy hike as long as your route finding skills are up to the challenge!]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[limited parking, route finding, grazing cattle, mountain bikers]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=204:dripping-springs&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Dripping Springs]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=204:dripping-springs&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to Dripping Springs in the Superstition Wilderness, Arizona.   I should start by saying we took this hike under some rare circumstances. It had been raining for...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 26 Nov 2016 10:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>204</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2016-11-26</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/1a/62/47/204_drippingsprings-1327806512.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Apache Junction, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: From the Phoenix area, take US-60 East, leaving the city limits.   After leaving Apache Junction, continue about 8.5 miles, turning left onto signed Peralta Road (FR 77). After starting out as a paved road, this quickly turns into a maintained dirt road. The trailhead and parking appears after 7 miles on this road. There is a restroom at the trailhead, but no water.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[apache junction]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[14.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The hike described is 14.0 miles round trip to Dripping springs and back.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[7.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 7.0 hours hiking to complete this hike, with a 45 minute stop for lunch. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[300]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 300 ft elevation gain. There is some up and down along the hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This would be a good Fall hike to see the leaves changing.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2004-01-03 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Very good considering you start from one of the more popular trail heads into the Superstition Wilderness. We only saw about 8 other hikers.       ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.3973129]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.3478113]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Difficult]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a good hike for some solitude. Even though the Peralta trailhead is very popular, most people don&#039;t take this trail. The out and back described here is a difficult hike due to the length. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Route finding]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=199:first-water-black-mesa-to-dutchman-loop&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[First Water (Black Mesa to Dutchman Loop)]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=199:first-water-black-mesa-to-dutchman-loop&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Loop hike from the First Water trail on the Black mesa trail and the Dutchman trail in the Superstition Wilderness, Arizona.   The first water trailhead leads to...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>199</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/6e/81/80/199_blackmesa3-1326647630.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[From the Phoenix area, take US-60 East, leaving the city limits. Take the HWY-88 exit (Idaho Road). About 5.5 miles after leaving Apache Junction, turn on to First Water Road (FR 78). The signed turn-off is between mile marker 201 and 202. Continue a little over 2 miles to the trailhead. There is no longer a fee to park and the parking area has a restroom (but no water).]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Apache Junction]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[9.1000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[9.1 miles round trip for the loop hike described.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us four hours and thirty minutes to do this lollypop loop hike (with a 15 minute stop for lunch)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1350]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[800]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[750]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Lollypop Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Flowers]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:ratingdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is an especially nice hike during wildflower season (spring)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:ratingdetails>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[You can take this hike in the summer if you start very early. Best season is in spring when the wildflowers are out or after a rain (when the desert washes have running water in them).]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2012-01-14 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[First Water is a very popular trailhead so expect to share this hike with 20-30 other people.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.4800000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.4400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The hiking is relatively flat and the route finding is made easier with the signed trail junctions. This is a Moderate difficulty hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:skillsdetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Bring plenty of water, as there is none available at the trailhead.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:skillsdetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[No permits needed]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[route finding]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=343:first-water-boulder-canyon&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[First Water (Boulder Canyon)]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=343:first-water-boulder-canyon&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike Boulder Canyon in the Superstition Wilderness, Arizona.   This hike features a well marked trail and wild, wonderful Superstition Wilderness desert. This is a great trail to...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>343</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-01-15</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/5f/ea/c9/343_firsth2o-1326648807.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[From the Phoenix area, take US-60 East, leaving the city limits. Take the HWY-88 exit (Idaho Road). About 5.5 miles after leaving Apache Junction, turn right on to signed First Water Road (FR 78). The signed turn-off is between mile marker 201 and 202. Continue a little over 2 miles to the trailhead. There is no longer a fee to park and the parking area has a restroom (but no water).]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Apache Junction]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.0 miles round trip to boulder canyon.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us three hours and thirty minutes to do this lollypop loop hike (with a 15 minute stop for lunch)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1100]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[550]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[550]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Lollypop Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Flowers]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:ratingdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is an especially nice hike during wildflower season (spring)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:ratingdetails>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[You can take this hike in the summer if you start very early. Best season is in spring when the wildflowers are out or after a rain (when the desert washes have running water in them).]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2008-02-14 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[First Water is a very popular trailhead so expect to share this hike with 20-30 other people.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.4800000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.4400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The hiking is relatively flat and the route finding is made easier with the signed trail junctions. This is a Moderate difficulty hike simply because of the distance.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:skillsdetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Bring plenty of water, as there is none available at the trailhead.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:skillsdetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[No permits needed]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[route finding]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=192:fish-creek-lower&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Fish Creek (Lower)]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=192:fish-creek-lower&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hiking down Fish creek (lower) near Phoenix, Arizona.   First the good news about this hike. It's close to the Phoenix area, it's got great views, water, and...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>192</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located North East of Phoenix, AZ.

From the Phoenix area, take HWY 88 North East out of Apache Junction towards Apache Lake. Eventually, HWY 88 turns into dirt. This road is OK for cars if you drive slowly, but it is slow going in spots, with some definite elevation. After about 25 miles, you will cross over the fish creek bridge. Go another 0.7 miles and park in the pullout to the left.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[apache junction]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.0 miles round trip, or however far you want to go into the canyon.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us five hours with a 20 minute stop for lunch.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 400 ft gradual gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2003-01-11 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Great solitude! We didn&#039;t see another hiker all day. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.5300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.3000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The bushwhacking is a drag. The solitude and scenery nearly makes up for it. You control how long you want to hike. This is a Moderate hike.

Kid approved. Sorry Grandma, better you wait at home for us. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[bushwhacking, boulder hopping, route finding, flash flood danger]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=191:fish-creek-upper&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Fish Creek (Upper)]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=191:fish-creek-upper&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up Fish creek canyon (Upper) near Phoenix, Arizona.   This is a good canyon hike close to the Phoenix area. Don't be frustrated on the slow progress...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>191</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/76/2c/e9/191_fishcreek-1327807007.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located North East of Phoenix, AZ.

From the Phoenix area, take HWY 88 North East out of Apache Junction towards Apache Lake. Eventually, HWY 88 turns into dirt. This road is OK for cars if you drive slowly, but it is slow going in spots, with some definite elevation. After about 25 miles, park next to the fish creek bridge.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[apache junction]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.0 miles round trip, or however far you want to go into the canyon.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us a leisurely five and a half hours with a 30 minute stop for lunch.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[700]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 700 ft gradual gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2000-01-04 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Not many people on this hike. Expect to meet 4-20 people on this hike during a weekend. The further you go up the creek, the fewer people you&#039;ll find.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.5300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.3100000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Lot&#039;s of bolder hopping, cool pools of water, shady trees. It&#039;s a fun hike for those of us that don&#039;t need a flat, well marked trail. You control how long you want to hike. This is a Moderate hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[scrambling, boulder hopping, route finding, flash flood danger]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=193:flat-iron-siphon-draw&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Flat Iron (Siphon Draw)]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=193:flat-iron-siphon-draw&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to the top of the Flat Iron via the Siphon Draw trail in Superstition State Park, Arizona.   Although most hiking books will call this hike Siphon...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>193</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/c8/e9/f7/193_flatiron-1327807221.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located in the East of the Phoenix area, in the Superstition Mountains State Park.

From the Phoenix area, take US-60 East and turn North onto HWY-88 (the Idaho Road Exit). From Apache Junction, drive about five miles to the Lost Dutchman State Park (on your right) and follow the signs to the Siphon Draw trailhead.  You&#039;ll have to pay a few bucks to enter the Lost Dutchman State Park. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[apache junction]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.5 miles one way (used to be 2 miles one way but they moved the trailhead)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It usually takes us four hours with a 30 minute stop at the top for views and lunch.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 2400 ft ascent to the Flat Iron]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2006-01-12 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a somewhat popular hike, though not many continue all the way to the top. Expect to see 20-30 other people on a weekend with a handful at the top. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.4600000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.4800000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Difficult]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Steep climb to great views just outside of the Phoenix area. Great close to home hike!

Leave the young kids and out of shape at home.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Steep climb with some scrambling. Not a well marked trail in places.]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=468:hackberry-spring&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Hackberry Spring]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=468:hackberry-spring&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to Hackberry Spring in the Superstition Wilderness, Arizona.   From the parking area, go through the break in the fence and start walking along the wide trail....				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Nov 2017 20:56:39 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>468</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2017-11-24</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/f5/7b/e9/PB240007-84-1511557024.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[From the Phoenix area, take US-60 East, leaving the city limits. Take the HWY-88 exit (Idaho Road). About 5.5 miles after leaving Apache Junction, turn right on to signed First Water Road (FR 78). The signed turn-off is between mile marker 201 and 202. Continue 2 miles and park on the horse trailer parking area on the left. If you get to the First Water trailhead parking, you&#039;ve gone too far. The parking area has a restroom (but no water).]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Apache Junction]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.0 miles round trip to Hackberry Spring.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 1.5 hours to do this hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Best season is late spring when this creek is flowing. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2017-11-24 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a popular hiking area, so expect to share this hike with 20-30 other people.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.4830425]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.4498713]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The route finding is tricky, although the hike itself is relatively short. This is a moderate difficulty hike due to the route finding and minor scrambling.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[No permits needed]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[route finding, minor scrambling and boulder hopping.]]></c:value>
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