First Water Trail

Total Miles
2.6

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Winter

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

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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

Carter Moskowitz
Jan 29, 2025
2021 Subaru Crosstrek
Open
Normal
Super chill trail, can really be done in any stock SUV or crossover, even if they are 2WD. There are a few spots along the trail with flash flood warnings that I’d be careful crossing if flooded but otherwise a very easy path to follow and super pretty at night.
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.

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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