Feb 5, 2001 · The Flatiron is a 6-mile, 4-hour round-trip hike. Most hikers consider this to be a more difficult hike and rate it above average to outstanding. If switchbacks are your passion, this hike will show you the flip side. It's a push (almost a climb) to the top, but well worth it.

Feb 12, 2020 · Hiking to the summit of Flatiron needs to be on everyone’s Arizona bucket list! Although it is a challenging hike, it is also every bit as rewarding. Here are some tips and everything you need to know before hiking Flatiron.

Discover this 5.5-mile out-and-back trail near Apache Junction, Arizona. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people …

Flatiron Hike is a very challenging hike in the Superstition Mountains in Gold Canyon, AZ. It's 6 miles (out and back) and offers amazing views.

Dec 13, 2023 · Standing majestically upon its lofty perch, Flatiron is an easily recognizable landmark in the Superstition Mountains and one of the most popular hikes in the Phoenix area. The views from the tip are incomparable, but they come at a price.

Nov 24, 2023 · Flatiron is one of the most popular day hikes in the Superstition Wilderness, just outside of Phoenix, AZ. The hike begins at Lost Dutchman State Park in Apache Junction. Once inside the park, drive to the last parking area and look for a sign for the Siphon Draw Trailhead.

You’ve just landed upon one of the most popular and challenging day hikes around Phoenix as well as the Superstition Mountains themselves- the Flatiron hike. If class 3 scrambles, route finding, and valley views get your adrenaline going, then it is your time to conquer Flatiron.

Arguably the most iconic hike in Arizona's Superstition Mountains, the hike to Flatiron via Siphon Draw offers hikers with unrelenting views from start to finish. Highlighted by Siphon Draw, a striking natural rock amphitheater, and culminating with stunning panoramas of the Superstition Wilderness from the summit of Flatiron, the hike is as ...

Oct 25, 2024 · Flatiron, a challenging hike in the Superstition Mountains, offers stunning views but requires careful planning. The 5.5-mile route with 2,641ft elevation gain includes steep terrain. Start early, bring sunscreen, and leave no trace.

The Siphon Draw Trail to Flatiron near Phoenix, Arizona is known as one of the state’s top ten hikes to experience. This route is an unbelievable 6.05 mile round trip adventure that places hikers directly on top of the powerful and towering cliffs in the Superstition Mountains.