I've been reading the Hiker's Guide and going over the maps. The number of options are incredible. At this point I'm favoring something close to Trip 31 in the Guide which seems roughly similar to jaybird's Option 2. I really only have two full days of hiking and the unambitious distance should leav...

Thanks for all these suggestions. I've got my book and the SAR maps and I'm starting to sort out my options. I'm going to upgrade my rental so that I can have more trailhead options as well but I'm still concerned about getting some time on the trail after I arrive at noon on Thursday before I have ...

In response to al1inaz's reply: Oh boy, maps! Thank you. Thank you. The SAR maps look great - and the hiking trail map on the same site gives me a good idea of the area topography. And thanks as well for the address for the Big Apple - Sunday morning breakfast! Carleson and Stewart came today as we...

In response to SuperstitionGuy's reply: Many thanks for this route. It sounds like a fantastic hike. But I think I'm going to be limited to trailheads accessable to rental cars for this first trip. I've ordered maps for the area which have not yet arrived so I'm working of the forest service online...

The dark and wind in the Pacific Northwest is driving me crazy. I'd like to get a taste of the Superstition Wilderness with a three day, two night backpacking trip sometime in January. I've become interested in the Superstitions because of an article in the Washington Trails Association magazine. Ca...