Siphon Draw Trail Marker - Apache Junction, AZ
This trail marker pointing in the direction of the Siphon Draw Trail feels very rustic and western in the best way possible. Snapped this photo on the walk to and from the trail that leads up to Flatiron atop the Superstition Mountains.
We did not go to the top of said Flatiron, but the view that we had at the foothills of the Superstitions was vast and spacious (just the way we like it). From a certain point, you could even see downtown Phoenix far off in the distance.
If you’re curious about which part of this picture Flatiron is shown, it’s the one that literally looks like a Flatiron in the middle-left portion of the photo (or a rectangular steam engine bursting from the mountain).
Apparently, it’s one of the most challenging hikes you can do not only near the Phoenix Metro area, but also the state of Arizona.
Fun fact, when heavy rains descend upon the Superstition Mountains, the smooth, volcanic rock basin acts as a giant funnel or siphon for the water (hence the name of the trail being “Siphon Draw”). Because of this, you would not want to be caught in this area during a rainstorm as it can experience sudden flash flooding and slippery conditions (even on minor rainstorm days).