Near Second Water and Hackberry Spring Loop
The Second Water Trail traverses gorgeous country in the Superstition Wilderness.
Near Second Water and Hackberry Spring Loop
The Second Water Trail offers plenty of cacti, gorgeous views, and complete solitude along its mixed tread.
Near Second Water and Hackberry Spring Loop
The Second Water Trail - Black Mesa Trail junction is well marked by signage.
Near Second Water and Hackberry Spring Loop
Keep an eye out for the Second Water Trail – Dutchman Trail junction.
Near Second Water and Hackberry Spring Loop
You enter the Superstition Wilderness immediately after starting the run.

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Second Water and Hackberry Spring Loop

5.0 (1 Rating)
great trail
5.1
mi
Distance
581
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.08mi
Distance
581ft
Elevation Gain
581ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
2,420ft
High Point
2,034ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This trail is an official and maintained trail with adequate signage up to the Hackberry Spring turnoff. After the Hackberry Springs section of this hike (going counterclockwise), there is no signage and few trail markings. It is important to avoid hiking here when there is a risk of flash flooding.

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Contributors
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