Lost Goldmine - Shaka Cave Photoset • wallyfrack • 2023-01-21 • HikeArizona.COM

Lost Goldmine - Shaka Cave, AZ

	2023-01-21
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Lost Goldmine - Shaka Cave

Phoenix, AZ

Lost Goldmine - Shaka Cave

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking	11.20 Miles	1,551 AEG

Hiking	11.20 Miles	4 Hrs 20 Mns	2.58 mph
	1,551 ft AEG

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Early plans of hiking in the eastern Superstitions changed with the cool temperatures. I took the long way in to get some distance. The parking at the Hieroglyphic Trailhead was good early. I only saw a few hikers on my way out. There were several persons on the Wave Cave section. I wasn't sure how well marked or overgrown the turn off might be so I went off-trail a little early. I found the trail to the cave soon enough after. The trail is narrow but well traveled with a large cairn at the turn so no worries there. I ended up hiking past the cave to the waterfall. Somewhat surprised to see water flowing but the area is tight so difficult to get good photos. I stopped at Shaka Cave on the way back for a look. The morning was cool but the return trip was nice.

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