Andy Atzert. Want to learn more about 6600 S Weavers Needle Trail? The Park Managers go out of their way to make sure their residents ( more like family members) are well taken care of and respected. • Close to riding trails • Nearby ATV Trails • Over 375 Sites • Full Hookups • PAVED PADs @ each site • 2 Recreation Halls • Heated Swimming Pool • Spa • Fitness Room • Putting Green • Pickle Ball Courts • Bocce Ball Courts • Shuffle Board Courts. It was hairy, gnarly, and amazing. We had rain and scattered clouds and the colors were amazing. Description: My hike to Fremont Saddle on Peralta trail. Moderately difficult hiking trail. Trail was fairly crowded up to the needle overlook, but few people following that point. This home was built in 2003 and last sold on 11/10/2016 for $192,000. Browse photos and price history of this 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,383 Sq. And Weavers Needle ranks as one of the best. Loved this hike! Did this hike yesterday with my dad after over 10 hours (6:45am-5pm), and it is actually 13.4 miles exactly from start to finish. Why you should go: Arguably the best view of Weavers Needle. Looks like it was hiked 3 days ago. Enjoyed the diverse terrain! Particularly Special Place. Bluff Springs trail is a lot more desolate, and less traveled, and a great finish to the day. There is a fairly noticeable "use" trail here that is easy to follow up and to the left of the " solid rectangular boulder pile " on the ridge ahead. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from September until May. Distance: 5 miles; Elevation: 1,571 feet ; Difficulty: Moderate; This is possibly the most popular hike in the Superstitions, and for good reason. Circumnavigate Weaver Needle on this 13 mile loop hike. Loaded with folklore and dangerous tales of gold, this two-piece spire offers the quintessential Sonoran desert adventure.. Lace up your boots, stock up your gear, bid farewell to civilization and head out to the wild. This hike features great desert scenery in the historic Superstition Wilderness. Tales most often begin with the original founders of the gold being killed by the Apache. beautiful hike. The easier to climb is the one that starts with Bluff Springs Trail, then after about two miles takes you up the Terrapin Trail. Weavers Needle 4553′ Superstition Mountains Rock Climbing Total Time: 10 hours Roundtrip Mileage: 8.2 miles Elevation Gain: 3400′ Crux: ~5.5 Companions: Alex Wallace Trailhead: Peralt… Make sure you have the maps downloaded! View fullsize. Dogs are also able to use this trail. The trip is named for the Miners Needle, a geologic landmark with a hole in it but really there are many similar landmarks that are just as impressive, and you'll enjoy views of them from the start. Not a huge deal, but just something to note. Lengthy day hike, but could be split up into two days if you want to camp. we went down to the water and dipped our feet. It was constructed in 2001. Cairns are helpful. The trail will be full of oak and mesquite views along the canyon’s seasonally flowing creek. ft. single-family home is a 3 bed, 2.0 bath property. The trail rises through some lush desert foliage before offering fantastic views of Peralta Canyon as well as Weavers Needle — a towering volcanic neck that was once the core of ancient super-volcano. This is a challenging (but okay for kids) hike with awesome views - the view of Weaver's Needle at the end is just a bonus! After that, the crowd will thin on a more gradual descent through the Boulder Canyon to the Dutchman Trail split. 588 Reviews #1 of 8 things to do in Apache Junction. Particularly Special Place. Hike to see Weaver's needle - Lost Dutchman State Park. Is the trail currently closed? Warning from Matt Hengst in 2012: We had US Marshals pull us over and threaten to arrest us Easter morning while coming out Peralta Road. If you can handle the length, don't hesitate to choose this route -- one of the most memorable of my 57-years! Amazing photo opportunities. Seeing weavers needle, if you go clockwise, as you crest the top is pretty cool to see. Add a Symbol . it was magical in places. If you go the other way, you'll see it from a long way off, and save the biggest climb for the end of your hike (check the elevation graph in the app's map). In spring, the trail has an abundance of wildflowers blooming; this is probably the best time of year to hike this loop. View fullsize. OR. Some say the gold can literally be found within the shadow of its peak. It has some pretty steep areas and not a lot of shade. Took Peralta trail past saddle and tried to find trail near Weaver Needle which didn’t exist. Would not recommend cut across trail, especially alone.Very scrambled and not well marked. Terrapin Trail #234. Had my headlamp and a small flashlight and the full moon, which I did a lot of the early hike in. Trail marked well. Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Gold Canyon? Review of Peralta Canyon. Share a Gem . Great trail, well marked, easy to find. hiked it 2 weeks ago but got dark before we made it to the top. Near Gold Camp, Arizona. loved this hike. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from October until May. I packed 6 liters of water at 77 degree temps and needed every drop. Runners will circumnavigate Weaver Needle on this 13-mile loop. It is a prominent landmark in Arizona's Superstition Mountains.The bulk of volcanic rocks exposed in these mountains are associated with three major ash-flow tuff eruptions at about 24.5 Ma, 18.4 Ma, and 14.9 Ma. We did it in one day and took us just under 7 hours. 10865011 is the parcel's ID. Peralta trail to Freemont saddle in the Superstition Mountains of Arizona. road closed at 2nd cattle guard- immediately after lost goldmine parking lot. Phone: 480-982-3683. Bathroom at base. They pretend at first and even give you a code. View fullsize. 6704 South Weavers Needle Trail Dalton E Mason and Sharon A Mason are residents. View fullsize. It contains 3 bedrooms and 1.75 bathrooms. What an incredible morning hike in the Peralta trail to the Fremont saddle oh, I tried to get to the Lone Pine Tree but got so lost because I cannot navigate myself out of my own kitchen LOL. Finding the connector is challenging, with some scrambling up rocks to stay on the path. New shoots are starting to appear however. theres a nice spot to rest for lunch a little over 1/2 through. In spring, the trail has an abundance of wildflowers blooming; this is probably the best time of year to run this loop. Weavers Needle is glorious from this vantage point, standing immense and dominant over the distant landscape. Lace up your boots, stock up your gear, bid farewell to civilization and head out to the wild. United States ; Arizona (AZ) Central Arizona ; Apache Junction ; Apache Junction - Things to Do ; Lost Dutchman State Park; Search. You get so many different views of the desert, it’s truly awesome. It is recommended to wear protection and other climbing gear. Base is 30 minutes east of 202 of the 60. Sign Up or Log In. I loved this trail! Length 12.4 miElevation gain 2844 ftRoute type Loop Location: Weavers Needle Change: Type: to Trad Sport Toprope Quality: Pitches: Sort by: then: Classic Climbing Routes at Weavers Needle. It stands at roughly 4,500 feet above sea level. I finished in a little over 4 hours but I was moving fast. Their Wi-Fi is absolutely useless and they know it. The cliffs on both sides were beautiful. Share a Video . Seemingly endless variations of the story exist, but Weavers Needle often plays a prominent role. Weavers Needle is one of the most iconic pieces of stone that can be seen from many corners of the Superstitions - now climb it! One of our favorite 1/2 day hikes in the superstitions. It took us a little under an hour to reach Fremont Saddle and get a good like at Weaver’s Needle rising over 1000′ from the canyon floor. Award Winning Service. Well built trail but south facing so very hot. Peralta Trail is one of the best hikes near Phoenix. State Parks. Highly recommend starting out counter-clockwise. We took over 5 liters of water together in camelbaks and barely made it without running out. The scenery in this area is something to see. Prepare to cross over seasonal pools and climb your way through steep rocks. The 1,383 sq. Peralta Trail hike to Fremont Saddle not only gives you a great view of Weavers Needle but also get some stunning views of the entire area. It was constructed in 2000. This trail was easy on some parts but personally I would rate it between hard and moderate if that was possible, it is a long trail and I checked my health app afterwards and it said that during the trail by the end I had climbed 91 floors. It is located at the end of a 7 mile dirt road, passable by most cars. Great views! Gorgeous hike. Share on Trail Run Project. The staff and residents were friendly and extremely helpful in finding our lot. Started on the trail at 545am. To start, you'll take the Dutchman Trail #104 going to the right, and you'll work your way around to and then around the Miners Needle. Rocky...but a great hike and workout. Apache Junction, AZ 85119. 5 Total Climbs. Great hike, beautiful views of Weavers needle! The trail is also very well maintained and easy to follow! They are absolutely lying when they say they have Wi-Fi. It was full of gorgeous views and had diverse plants and wildlife. BTW, I saw zero snakes in late November, zero scorpions or anything else more dangerous than a cactus. I started before sunrise probably the best part of the hike as I got to see the sunrise! I used the All Trails recorder and that is most helpful. It’s very green right now because of all the rain and is a beautiful hike with amazing views and rock formations. No permit is required for Weaver's Needle climb, but it's not recommended for novices. The wild and rugged Superstition Mountain Wilderness east of Phoenix, Arizona, will thrill any visitor with its landscape of legends, of sweeping desert mountains, of lost gold mines and of Apache Indian hideaways. There is a lot of chatter about dissatisfaction with the management. 6704 S WEAVERS NEEDLE Trl is a house in Gold Canyon, AZ 85118. This summer’s fire did burn out the back half, but even now the new growth is coming in and neat to see. Great trail. Compare elevation, range, calories and other trail metrics. nice, hard hike. Casual hike besides length. Weavers Needle casts its shadow over Arizona’s most famous legend of lost gold. We would be walking through cactus and then the next through a beautiful riparian area. It was even cited by legendary Dutchman Jacob Waltz as one of the locator marks for his gold mine. For those considering a clockwise route, Weaver's Needle itself will be revealed all at once as you crest the saddle after the first hour or so -- amazing! 6642 South Weavers Needle Trail Cynthia E Stravers, Robert T Stravers and one other resident. Lots of dogs. It looked well beyond my abilities from this angle, with it’s eroded volcanic cliffs seeming near vertical. Weaver's Needle from Peralta Trail, AZ. Looking south down-canyon. Fairly busy trail. I would recommend bringing insect repellent because the trail does have a lot of flies towards the beginning. Behind the needle, views span as far north as Crown King. Take the Terrapin Trail north through Needle Canyon on the east side of Weavers Needle for 2.9 miles. The superstition mountains offer a few of the best hikes in Phoenix and Peralta Trail just adds to the list. The 1,413 sq. Recreation Trails Rec Room Casino Fishing Beach Biking Boating ... Weaver's Needle has very friendly guests but the park itself has issues. Circumnavigate Weaver Needle with great views all the way. I went in the fall, when the high was only in the 80s - would rate the difficulty as moderate in these conditions, but could see it being difficult when it gets hot out. No permit is required to hike to Weaver's Needle, or … 6642 South Weavers Needle Trail Cynthia E Stravers, Robert T Stravers and one other resident. View details, map and photos of this single family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 total baths. I tried to get over to Weavers Needle but had a hard time navigating that trail but the Peralta Trail to Fremont saddle was completely incredible. In the middle of this wilderness a huge rock monolith rises up out of the desert, the awesome Weavers Needle. This hike was beautiful! The path marked fairly well with cairn s. Basically you are heading due west, on a line just south of the Needle. Taking other people's content (text, photos, etc) without permission is a copyright violation and NOT OKAY! View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. Social trails emanate from the saddle to additional view points, some requiring a moderate scramble. This was a great hike. Lots of parking at the Peraltra Trailhead and restrooms. Weaver's Needle, named for Army scout and mountain man Pauline Weaver, is one of the all-time landmarks of central Arizona. Heavily trafficked up to the first peak. The final product was a big 15 mile loop that would touch a few key points in the southwest section of the mountains, including West Boulder Trail, Weavers Needle, Black Spring Mountain, and Miners Needle. We started up Peralta Trail and then down into the Peralta Canyon and then looped around and up and back out on Bluff Springs Trail. It has three bedrooms and 1.75 bathrooms. This home last sold for $275,000 in October 2020. Many spots along the loop from which to choose, if you decide to camp. Share a Photo . the springs were flowing enough to have to cross on rocks. The trail then ascends the bank on the left and begins climbing more steeply with a few switchbacks at the end to Fremont Saddle with nice hoodoos on your left and a great view of Weavers Needle (2.3). There’s also several camping spots we saw throughout (atleast 5). A single family home is located on a lot of 4,761 sqft. We timed it perfectly so on the return we hit the last 2 miles at golden hour and the valley was lit up like a dream. Globe, Arizona 85501 (928) 402-6200 Secondary Number: (928) 402-6280 Overall a great hike!! Takes about 1.5 hours up and same down. The direction of this loop is up the Bluff Springs Trail for 2 miles. Download the free Weavers Needle topo map. ft. single-family home is a 3 bed, 1.75 bath property. Definitely recommend the hike! Most people take the Peralta Hiking Trail up to Freemont Saddle and then turn around. There are are a couple of moderate-steep inclines throughout the hike, but nothing overbearing. The Zestimate for this house is $280,709. Crossover on the Dutchman (1.1 … Weavers Needle viewed from Fremont Saddle on Peralta Trail in the Superstition Mountains Weavers Needle fast facts: Named after mountain man … Weaver's Needle, is an erosional remnant resulting from weathering and erosion of the volcanic tuff exposed in the Superstition Mountains. As a bonus, the trail itself is gorgeous – ascending a hoodoo-lined valley to this popular vantage point. Beautiful. We then connected with Terrapin trail #234 to cut across to the needle. 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