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Sep 15, 2022 · Apache Trail is a 40-mile road in Arizona that winds through the Superstition Mountains and Tonto National Forest. Learn about its history, things to do, tips for visiting, and how to get there.
- Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ, USA
- Map of the Apache Trail.
- Lost Dutchman State Park. Driving eastwards along Main Street through Mesa, the hazy Superstition Mountains come slowly into view and it is a relief from the seemingly endless suburbia when the AZ 88 turn-off approaches.
- Canyon Lake. A few miles further, the trail begins to bend sharply as the land becomes steeper, and passes along the shores of Canyon Lake, one of four formed by damming the Salt River, the course of which runs right through Phoenix but is dry for most of the year.
- Theodore Roosevelt Dam. Continuing east, the old-west style settlement of Tortilla Flat (population 6!) is reached - this has various ancient mining and agricultural relics, and an interesting curio shop decorated with mementos from the many visitors who have passed through over the years.
Jul 13, 2015 · The existing Apache Trail in Arizona is a 120 mile circle route through the Superstition Mountains. It was named the Apache Trail after the Native American Indians who originally used this trail to migrate through the Superstition Mountains for over 1,000 years.
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The Apache Trail in Arizona was a stagecoach trail that ran through the Superstition Mountains. It was named the Apache Trail after the Apache Indians who originally used this trail to move through the Superstition Mountains.
Jan 23, 2023 · Five miles of Arizona 88, also known as the Apache Trail, have been closed since the 2019 Woodbury Fire. Here's what's being done to reopen it.
Dec 6, 2016 · The 42 mile journey down the historic Apache Trail is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful scenic drives in Arizona. Along the way you will pass ghost towns, goldmines, numerous one-lane bridges, three desert lakes, and an impressive concrete wall that created modern day Phoenix.
Jan 7, 2018 · Explore the rugged beauty of the Superstition Mountains and the Salt River on the Apache Trail Historic Road, a 45-mile route with paved and dirt sections. Learn about the history, hiking, and recreation along the way, but be prepared for a challenging drive.
