![]() Group of backpackers on the Bluff Springs trail. REI size and color availability good ($199.95) Most backpackers should be able to get a good fit with these packs. They all have adjustable shoulder harness systems and have the features you need. I picked 3 quality brands with 100% guaranteed packs at moderate price points that come with a manufacturer’s warranty. Going in the cooler and wetter winter months also makes for a much more pleasant experience October thru April is recommended.įrequently Sold Backpackers Packs Under $200 Springs in the area offer the only year-round water source, and having a guide is essential to knowing which springs are flowing sufficiently and their exact location. Since the Superstition Mountains are in the Sonoran Desert, finding water is one of the key challenges during a hike. The sparse network of lightly traveled and sometimes indistinct trails offers campers a challenging entry into the wilderness that is part of the Tonto National forest. When to go and what to expect when you’re backpacking the Superstition Mountains Weavers Needle in the center of the shot on the horizon. Located within an hour of Phoenix, they are just close enough to be convenient, yet their ruggedness keeps the crowds away. While this history makes for spooky campfire stories, most modern-day adventurers are attracted to backpacking in the Superstition Mountains because of their readily accessible stunning wilderness. Saguaro cacti and rock formations in the Superstitions along the Bluff Springs trail. Treasure seekers have steadily ventured into the maze of towering rocks and prickly cacti only to mysteriously vanish. The roots of this tale also date back to the mid 1700’s and grew in fame with the gold rush of 1849. Gaining notoriety for men disappearing, the Spanish named them the Superstition Mountains.Īdding to their mystique, is the legend of the Lost Dutchman’s gold mine. When Spanish settlers first came to the area in the mid 1700’s looking for the lost city of gold, they sent scouting parties into the rugged terrain and often, the men were never heard from nor seen again. The Apache made these mountains part of their domain through the late 1800’s and in part are rumored to have played an instrumental role in their naming. ![]() Novice hikers are emboldened by tackling the rugged terrain but not being overwhelmed by it.ĭescribed by President Teddy Roosevelt as the “Alps of the Sonoran,” the Superstitions have a long and colorful history. ![]() Travelers are amazed by the stunning beauty and true wilderness experience of the Superstition Mountains.Įxperienced adventurers are surprised by the area’s remoteness, despite close proximity to metropolitan Phoenix. For those of us with a more adventurous spirit, the Sonoran Desert and specifically one of its best kept secrets – the Superstition Mountains – offers an amazing labyrinth through which to explore mother nature. Okay, let’s get started! Why should you go backpacking in the Superstition Mountains?Īrizona has been a long-time winter destination for snowbirds descending to the Valley of the Sun to escape the cold. Note: I don’t know where the gold mine is and neither does anyone else. If your question is not answered in this post then send me an email. This is a hike that you can accomplish on your own or with the help of a backpacking guide such as myself. I know a ton about backpacking the Superstition Mountains in Arizona and I hope to inspire you to check them out. My name is Will Burkhart and I’m the owner of Badass Adventures. By Will Burkhart FebruBackpacking Leave a comment
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