MELLOW - Hieroglyphics and Lost Goldmine

Hieroglyphics Trail is an in/out, up/down trail into Gold Canyon in the Superstition Wilderness. It is an uphill grade that leads you to a boulder-filled canyon with occasional pools of water, and in the spring lots of wildflowers, before arriving at the petroglyphs. These are believed to have been created by the Hohokam Indians as long as 1500 years ago. This is a very rocky trail so polls are recommended.

In addition a short distance will be hiked on the Lost Goldmine trail from the same trailhead.

4.5 miles +, AEG 567 feet. There are porta potties at the trailhead.
Accumulated Elevation Gain: approximately 700 feet

Trailhead Elevation: 2085 feet
Driving Distance: 80 miles R/T 50 minutes
Drivers Fee: $7

Leader - Alison Geislinger - cell #480-329-4035
If using a GoogleMaps or some other GPS device enter "Lost Goldmine Trailhead and Couger Loop" in the device

Driving Directions:
The Hieroglyphics - Lost Goldmine Trailhead is located on Cloudview Avenue in Gold Canyon on the SW edge of the Superstition Wilderness.
Exit from Cottonwood onto Riggs heading East toward McQueen for 1.5 miles, turn left on McQueen towards the 202 traveling 4.5 miles. Use the exit to enter the 202 traveling East, travel approximately 16 miles to exit 30A and enter the 60 towards Globe.
Travel approximately 12 miles on the highway 60, exit on Kings Ranch Road and travel North 2.8 miles. Turn right on Baseline Ave for .3 miles, then left on Mohican Road for .3 miles to Valley View Drive. Turn left and continue .5 miles to Cloudview road (after the right-hand curve, Valley View becomes Whitetail road). Turn right on Cloudview and proceed .5 miles to the trailhead.

There are some signs along the way to assist on some of the turns.