Siphon Draw / Flat Iron Trail @ The Lost Dutchman State Park in AZ.
When I was there in 2005, it had been raining for ~30 days. Which made it a much harder hike, and obstructed all view from the top. I wanted to go again, and since we were already in the area for Mr. Brian Franke’s wedding (Congrats Brian & Hilda!!!), it was a nice 2 day hike.
The Flatiron
Phoenix at night
Superstition Mountains. View from Lost Dutchman State Park
Yeah... we had a lot of stuff. Try packing for a 6 day trip that includes hiking, camping, a rehearsal dinner, and a wedding
Starting up the siphon draw trail. Note the large rock by itself in the middle. This is where the trail starts to get fun
Looking up the trail
This is the previously mentioned rock from the other side
Starting about halfway up, this is what the trail looked like. Not exactly smooth.
Celebration @ the top
Starting back down in the morning
Towards the top, the climb was pretty fun. This is a 25-30 foot vertical face.
The middle third of the trail is mostly bouldering. Yes, this is the trail.
The bottom third is a flat hike.
The last of the gatoraide
No, I didnt edit this picture. Someone fed the cactus LSD or something
The Flatiron
Phoenix at night
