Hieroglyphics Trail – Arizona Hikers Guide Hieroglyphics Trail – Arizona Hikers Guide

by Cameron Jarman on March 10, 2015

The Hieroglyphics Trail #101 is a short, fun little hike and a great introduction into the Superstition Mountain range.  On this hike you can expect to see great views of the East Valley as well as some well preserved hieroglyphics.  The Hieroglyphics Trail is recommended to anyone looking for a short, fun, introductory desert hike.

Length: 3 miles (round trip)

Elevation: 2100

Gain/Loss: 580

Difficulty: 1.5

Rating: 2.5

Solitude: 1.5

Trail Description:

The trail begins at at the foothills of the Superstitions where houses continue to replace precious desert.  The trailhead lies in a neighborhood and is very easy to get to.  From the get go, the trail climbs toward Hieroglyphics Canyon.  Along the way you will see great views of the East Valley and is a great trail for pictures.  As you approach the canyon, the trail will become more rocky and you may have to climb just a little bit (nothing grandma and grandpa can’t handle).

When you reach the the canyon look out for hieroglyphics on the left.  Beware, however, of the idiots who deface the ancient beauty.  Every time I have visited there has been pools of water scattered about the canyon floor.  Please enjoy the hieroglyphics and return the way came.  In total, the trip is right around three miles.

My Thoughts:

I really enjoy this little hike on weekdays.  If I am in the mood to take pictures, get outside, and have limited time, I choose this hike.  I really enjoy looking at the paintings and hieroglyphics.  If you have visitors from out of town who really want to see the desert, this is definitely the hike for them!

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