Haunted Canyon Trail #203(edit)

Overview

This is a moderate one way trail in Tonto National Forest.

Getting Started

Haunted Canyon is a moderate hike located near Superior, AZ. Haunted Canyon has an upper and lower trailhead that can be accessed from Forest Rd 287. To get to the Eastern trailhead you will need to park on the access road by Gold Gulch and walk 1.5 miles to the trailhead. You will access the trail through a gate that is not locked. To get to the Western trailhead you will need to follow Forest Rd 287 past the metal bridge until you see the Haunted Canyon Trailhead parking area.

The hike winds through a beautiful canyon with plenty of tree cover but it can still get hot in later part of the spring. You will also want to wear water proof hiking boots because this trail has many stream crossing. It can also be easy to loose the trail but there are many cairns to point the way. It is a beautiful hike and I highly recommend it.