Superstition Mountains Backpacking

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Backpack through one of the premier hiking destinations in the Southwest. The Superstition Mountains boast quintessential high desert landscapes: Saguaro cacti rising from the earth, craggy wilderness and rugged peaks against a backdrop of bright blue sky. Beginning at an elevation of 2,420', we climb past the towering Miner’s Needle, an imposing spire of w...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Explore the Superstition Mountains on a 4-day backpacking trip
    • Hike through beautiful terrain filled with bright cacti and towering mesas
    • Learn or expand upon backpacking skills while staying at lovely campsites

What's this trip about?

    Backpack through one of the premier hiking destinations in the Southwest. The Superstition Mountains boast quintessential high desert landscapes: Saguaro cacti rising from the earth, craggy wilderness and rugged peaks against a backdrop of bright blue sky. Beginning at an elevation of 2,420', we climb past the towering Miner’s Needle, an imposing spire of weathered lava. Led by our expert guides, we hike over incredible volcanic terrain and relish panoramic desert views, learning about the history and geology of the area as we venture northward.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 12 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityCanyon
End CityCanyon

Travel Themes

  • Hiking & Walking

Destinations

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Nature

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 4

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 12

Trip includes

    • Meals as indicated on the daily itinerary
    • Professional guide services
    • Transportation to/from our host hotel and trailheads
    • See this trip’s Gear List for details regarding any equipment that may be provided for your use during the trip

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Itinerary

Day 1: Meet at REI Chandler store for a trip orientation and group dinner.

An orientation and gear check is held at the REI Chandler store at 5pm. You can walk or transfer to the store on your own. Because the guides hold a gear check, distribute group gear (10 to 15 pounds per person comprised of tents, cooking equipment, and food), and tal...

Day 2: Hike to breathtaking panoramas of the Superstition Mountains desert landscape.

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Backpacking: 6 miles; elevation gain: 1,000'.

After breakfast, we meet at 7am in the hotel lobby to begin our backpacking adventure. We'll leave our cars at the hotel and shuttle to our starting point on the southern side of the S...

Day 3: Explore the marvels of Le Barge Box and West Boulder Canyon.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Backpacking: 6 miles; elevation gain: 700'. (optional side adventures add mileage)

After breaking camp, we will continue through Marsh Valley and on to West Boulder Canyon. Our guides will provide a wide variety of side...

Day 4: Traverse the Boulder Canyon trail, with views of Weaver's Needle.

Backpacking: 4 miles; elevation gain 1000'+.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

We ascend the Boulder Canyon trail, which leads us out the eastern ridge of the canyon before cresting and descending back to Canyon Lake. The views are expansive and Weaver's Needle...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $849
Price per day$212
Last Updated: 10/9/2019

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Transportation from your hometown to group meeting point
    • Insurance of any kind
    • First night accommodations
    • Lunch on Day 4
    • Shuttles to/from hotels other than our host hotel, energy bars/food and energy drinks
    • Alcoholic beverages
    • Soft drinks
    • Guide gratuities and items of a personal nature.

Accommodation

Backcountry camping, 2 nights

Cancellation policy

Full payment is due at sign up, fully refundable up to 30 days prior to departure.

If you decide to cancel your trip, the following fees apply and are due when we receive notice of your cancellation:

30+ days prior to departure = $0 15 to 29 days prior to departure = 50% of the total trip cost is non-refundable 0 to 14 days prior to departure = 100% of the trip cost is non-refundable

If you instead transfer to another trip, the following fees are due at the time of the request:

15+ days prior to departure = $0 0 to 14 days prior to departure = 100% of the trip cost is non-refundable

Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
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Meals Included

2 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 2 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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