First Water Trail

Total Miles
2.6

Elevation

697.60 ft

Duration

0.25 Hours

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Winter

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First Water Trail
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Trail Overview

A relatively flat, bumpy trail leads to the First Water Trailhead and access to the beautiful Superstition Wilderness. Four-wheel drive is not required, however, several washes exist on the trail that are prone to drastic flash flooding. Please monitor weather patterns before use. There is no overnight parking at this location, however, primitive restrooms are available. Pack out what you pack in.

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First Water Trail
First Water Trail

Difficulty

Open to the access of most vehicle heights. Washboarding of the trail is frequent, along with the possibility of some smaller, loose rocks.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

Michael L
Dec 07, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Well maintained with some small ruts
Justin Williams
Nov 22, 2024
4x4
Permanently Closed
Locked Gate
Officially Closed Sign
Ken Kuban
May 27, 2024
4x4
Open
basically 3 turn off parking areas, hackers, mx riders, 1 bathroom at the end. Watch out getting squirmy on the turns.
David Perlman
Sep 16, 2023
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated

Access Description

This trail is open to the public as it is a part of the greater Tonto National Forest Area. The entrance will be on the east side of Highway 88 (Apache Trail) and just north of the entrance to Lost Dutchman State Park.

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