Contact Info
Apache Junction, AZ
Basics
- Length:
- 2.4 miles (3.9 km)
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Usage:
- Heavy
- Season:
- Spring - Fall
Description
From the Cholla day-use area at the Lost Dutchman State Park, trail users can find a sign depicting a hiker. This is the trail’s beginning. The trail passes through a gate; the grade is moderate to the junction with Jacob’s Trail 58 (at Mile 0.4). The grade gradually becomes steeper and follows a ridge overlooking two deep washes. At Mile 1.3 the Treasure Loop Trail junctions with Prospector’s Trail 57. The trail then starts down a series of steps and switchbacks around very large boulders. It then quickly descends to intersect again with Jacob’s Trail. Once back at the Lost Dutchman State Park (near trail’s end), there are two trails that lead to the Saguaro day-use Area -- or bypass these short trails and bear to the right and return to Cholla day-use area. Livestock and bicycles are prohibited on this trail above the junction with Jacob’s Trail 58.
Details
Length:
2.4 miles (3.9 km)
Difficulty:
Easy
Usage:
Heavy
Season:
Spring - Fall
Useful Map(s):
USGS: Goldfield
Additional Details:
Tonto National Forest
Mesa Ranger Station
5140 E. Ingram Street
Mesa, AZ 85205
Phone (480) 610-3300
Mesa Ranger Station
5140 E. Ingram Street
Mesa, AZ 85205
Phone (480) 610-3300
