In this video, we'll be hiking the Flatiron Trail via siphon draw at Lost Dutchman State Park. This is a great hike for intermediate hikers looking for a challenging hike with amazing views of the Superstition Mountains.
If you're looking for a challenging hike with some amazing views, then check out this video! We'll be hiking the Flatiron Trail via siphon draw, which is a great way to see the Superstition Mountains from a different perspective. This is a challenging hike that is perfect for intermediate hikers, so be sure to check it out!
This is definitely and advanced hike, but totally worth it. If you are in shape for a strenuous hike then this one is a must.
Flatiron Trail via Siphons Draw is on Superstition Mountain in Lost Dutchman State Park. The first mile and a half is a relatively easy hike, but once you get about a mile and a half in, the real challenge begins. As you’ll see in the video, it is a lot of climbing and boulder. A fun challenging hike.
This video gives you a glimpse of the many beautiful views as well as a look at the trail and variety of terrain.
If you have any questions about hiking free to ask.
Here’s the AllTrails link of the hike: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/arizona/flatiron-via-siphon-draw-trail
See chapters below to search specific sections.
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The Crazy thing is, I was much more sore after hiking this then I was after hike the Grand Canyon. https://youtu.be/scOQga2B248 Hiking the Grand Canyon definitely required much more endurance, but this was such a climb, that is worked my muscles so much more. I opted not to hike this as part of my training to hike the Grand Canyon, because it is a completely different type of hike. When training for the Grand Canyon focus on simply hiking a lot of miles. My two favorite Grand Canyon preparation hikes were Pass Mountain https://youtu.be/9EVyT9JRLDk and Mount Ord https://youtu.be/3slujZTWPOw
Also, Flatiron via Siphons Draw is also the start (or end, depending which direction you go) of the Superstition Ridgeline Trail. I plan to do that as some point and will tag it here, but of now, here is the AllTrails link. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/superstition-ridgeline-trail
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:32 Beginning of Trail
03:11 1.78 miles, 834 elevation gained
03:51 Siphons Draw
04:13 Steep climb has begun
04:35 Watch for these trail markings
05:35 Doesn’t look like a trail to me…
06:36 835 elevation remaining.
07:07 Time to put gloves on.
07:28 Realized I am off trail.
08:01 Steep climbing
08:19 Course Correction
09:32 Back on the trail
10:44 Final Accent
11:33 Rock climbing
12:36 Top of mountain, casual hike the rest of the way.
13:02 Views from Flatiron
13:51 Heading back down
14:29 Someone famous…?
15:07 Up is very strenuous, but down is more tricky
17:00 Wear shoes with good traction
17:36 Steep part over, comfortable hike from here.
18:50 Found a Horny Toad
19:07 Conclusion thoughts