Rough N Ready Canyon • Canyon Trip • Arizona • All Triplogs • HikeArizona.COM

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Looking to introduce my wife to the Goldfields, and this figure 8 loop delivered.

Rough and Ready Canyon and the loop around Black Glass Canyon and Triple Arch are the gems of the area, IMO--narrow sections, cool caves, the arches, and some incredibly scenic geology.

I had been in this area one time previously and stumbled onto the arch. This time I found all three arches, though the primary arch is the highlight.

Last time, I did not go through Black Glass Canyon. Glad to have experienced it this time. Some fun bouldering and a rabbit hole, plus a fun cave near the bottom. Some cool pour offs would be fun to see with water flowing. As it was today, there were lots of pools, but nothing running.

My wife gave the adventure two thumbs up.

I figured they call these the Goldfields because many of the rock cliff faces turn gold when the light hits them right. Any truth to that? Or was there actual gold in them there hills? #toolazyrightnowtoresearchit

Afterward, we hit up my nephew's boba shop in AJ, just off Idaho Road & Apache Trail--the Boba Shack. Check it out after your next hike in the area.

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Jan 18 2026

DarthStiller

Guides 27
Routes 699
Photos 12,480
Triplogs 883

56 male

Joined Jul 05 2006
Mesa, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jan 18 2026
		DarthStiller • Triplogs 883

Hiking	7.45 Miles	971 AEG

Hiking	7.45 Miles	3 Hrs 43 Mns	2.01 mph
	971 ft AEG	1 Min Break

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I started on the Javelina Mine Trail with the intent to do a version of the Rough Eye Javelina loop, but soon saw an equestrian trail to the right that headed north, paralleling 88. I decided to take that and improvise a new loop.

The equestrian trail met the Javelina Willow Springs Crossover trail, which I took to Willow Springs Basin Trail and then eventually over to Rough and Ready Canyon. I took RnR south and then headed over to the Tomahawk Mine (FR1356) trail to that trailhead, and then took another equestrian trail that took me back to my starting point. RnR and other washes nearby had several pools of water leftover from the rains just over a week ago. The scenery up in this area from Willow Springs Basin to Rough and Ready has really fantastic scenery.

On my way back to where I parked, Brian (@mt98dew) had spotted me and then saw that I was parked right next to him, so he hung out and waited for me to finish up. It was nice to see him again since we had hiked several segments of the AZT the last 2 springs. After reading his triplog, I think I may have spotted him earlier along the Javelina Willow Springs Crossover. I saw a hiker that was headed up the steep section of the trail to the saddle who was more of a trail runner, which matches Brian's hiking style.

The weather was a bit chilly to start and warmed up once the sun hit, but never got too hot. I saw a 4WD on FR1356 as I got to that "trail" and no one else but Brian the entire time. Very nice Sunday morning in the Goldfields with great scenery and nice to talk to Brian for a bit once I was done.

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May 25 2025

DarthStiller

Guides 27
Routes 699
Photos 12,480
Triplogs 883

56 male

Joined Jul 05 2006
Mesa, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		May 25 2025
		DarthStiller • Triplogs 883

Hiking	6.89 Miles	916 AEG

Hiking	6.89 Miles	3 Hrs 47 Mns	1.82 mph
	916 ft AEG

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Started the morning off leaving my neighborhood ironically seeing the most interesting wildlife a block from my house, a coyote was trotting thru the neighborhood with breakfast, which appeared to be someone's pet. Just got a glimpse of bone, blood and fur. It would be more than I would see during the entire hike, but that didn't detract from it.

Last month I discovered a trail I hadn't seen before at the end of my hike and noticed that it went northbound and in for a while. I marked it on the GPS, went to the aerials and plotted out a route to follow and determine the length, which was about a mile.

From the Tomahawk Mine Trail, I headed straight to that trail, which goes up on a ridgeline and then connects with the Anniversary Arch Loop. The views on the ridgeline are very nice, prime Goldfield scenery. I checked out the Arch, then hiked it down to the Javelina Mine Trail and took that back over to Tomahawk Mine Trail. On Javelina Mine, I marked a trail junction and upon checking my tracks back at home, it looks like I discovered a new trail to go check out.

Saw 2 hikers along Javelina Mine Trail and no one and no wildlife the rest of the day. Surprised to see I nearly got 1K AEG in for the morning.

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Apr 05 2025

John10s

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Chandler, AZ

Golden Arches, AZ

Hiking		Apr 05 2025
		John10s • Triplogs 390

Hiking	14.84 Miles	3,774 AEG

Hiking	14.84 Miles	7 Hrs 13 Mns	2.36 mph
	3,774 ft AEG	56 Mns Break

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Golden Dome 3185

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[ checklist ] Golden Dome- 3185ft Lion Mountain Pedestal Arch - Stewart Mtn Quad Saguaro Lake Triple Arch - Goldfield Mtns

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It had been ~2 years since my last hike in the Goldfields, and I'd had Golden Dome on my list for years but had yet to go up there. Cool April weather made this a great weekend to change that. We started from Willow Trailhead on a clockwise lasso-loop based on Chumley's previous Golden Dome hike, with some adjustments to minimize wash/road walking.

Seeing the colorful Goldfield geology again made me question why I'd stayed away for so long. We made quick work of the early "trail" miles and took a short break at a tunnel with some grinding holes that I'd visited on a previous hike, not realizing when we started that it was along today's route. Then we improvised on the route a little as we started the climb up to Pedestal Arch and beyond, with Golden Dome coming back into view as we gained elevation.

Fun scrambling and some steep, loose side-hilling as we worked our way around and up to the west side of Golden Dome. We looked at the chute that Chumley went up last time but tried a spot just to the right that worked great. Based on some of the previous triplogs, I wasn't sure how climby it would be going up, but it wasn't bad at all, and I never even had to tell my frightened inner child with a fear of heights to shut up and keep going. My shorts were less fortunate--on the first big step on the scramble up, I heard the loud sound of ripping fabric and spent the rest of the day hiking with some "unintended ventilation" that was disappointing but surprisingly refreshing.

We didn't find a register on top, but the views were fantastic with a not-too-hazy day--lots of Superstion and Mazatzal landmarks, Etrellas, Four Peaks, etc. [ youtube video ] We ate lunch on top and checked out the northeast end where Chumley went down last time, but we returned the same way we'd come up, then worked our way over to Peak 3141. The register I placed a few years ago was still there, though the old entry was faded to the point that it was virtually unreadable.

Next stop was Triple Arch, where we saw our first other people of the day, then we headed into Black Glass Canyon. It was drier in there than either of us had ever seen it, and the few pools we saw were stagnant and full of algae. But the dry conditions allowed us to go down through the canyon via a route I'd never taken before.

Some darker clouds gathered as we closed out the loop, but it didn't amount to anything more than virga. We were back at the parking lot just after 2PM, wrapping up a great loop--two peaks, a couple arches, three wildflowers, some caves, not too many people, great weather and scenery, and, surprisingly, zero soiled mattresses...can't complain about a day like that.

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Apr 05 2025

chumley

Guides 94
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52 male

Joined Sep 18 2002
Tempe, AZ

Golden Arches, AZ

Hiking		Apr 05 2025
		chumley • Triplogs 2,033

Hiking	14.59 Miles	3,346 AEG

Hiking	14.59 Miles	7 Hrs 13 Mns	2.32 mph
	3,346 ft AEG	56 Mns Break

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Quartz Crystal Arroyo

Golden Dome 3185

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An April Saturday in the 70s made a revisit to golden dome a good choice. I mapped out a loop with as much singletrack as possible and with minimal sandy wash slogging. Along the way we visited or at least got a view of a few of the arches that this range has to offer.

There was a surprising amount of cloud cover, and toward the end of the day we thought some of the nearby rain showers might sprinkle over us, but that wasn't to be.

I picked a different route to the summit than last time. Instead of the protected chute, we went straight up from the little saddle just to the west of the chute. Three really big steps (the kind that will rip your pants) and juggy holds made it a fairly easy ascent. We descended the same route. There really are several options for gaining the peak, choosing which one depends on your comfort with scrambling and exposure.

From the summit we headed over to 3141 before dropping down and heading down Black Glass, where we saw our first 3 others on the day (one of which informed us we were "almost there" despite having no idea where we'd been or were going -- this frequent occurrence tends to amuse me). We saw two more hikers near the end which completed the crowd out there today.

Fun to do this one again!

Wildflowers Observation Isolated
A globemallow!

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Jan 31 2025

wallyfrack

Routes 93
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Joined Mar 11 2003
AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jan 31 2025
		wallyfrack • Triplogs 1,748

Hiking	14.00 Miles	1,440 AEG

Hiking	14.00 Miles	6 Hrs 14 Mns	2.25 mph
	1,440 ft AEG

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Denny and I had talked about a shuttle hike in the Goldfields from the Willow Spring trailhead to the Meridian trailhead years ago. I thought we could break it up into two or three hikes but Denny went all in like he was holding a pair of aces. I had a route with an option to hike over a ridge but the passes were about a mile farther north because of a second ridge we'd need to hike around so we opted for the southern route which was all on trail. We connection parts of 11 trails in 14 miles to make the trek. Part of the trails were roads and part were washes and sometimes the track we had used a wash but a trail was there. In the Goldfields most of the trails are not marked and some are marked occasionally so a having a track is very helpful. The weather cooperated and Denny keep going so we finished the entire route (included an extra mile looking for a pass) in good time. There is some interesting geology in the Goldfields so I guess they're okay. Thanks for the hike Denny.

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Jan 31 2025

Tortoise_Hiker

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Joined Apr 02 2005
Mesa, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jan 31 2025
		Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,758

Hiking	14.00 Miles	1,440 AEG

Hiking	14.00 Miles	6 Hrs 14 Mns	2.25 mph
	1,440 ft AEG

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Wally and I dropped a car off at Meridian trail head and drove over to Willow to start our hike. Wally was nice enough to draw us up a route and some options. Hit the trail about 7:30. 1 shirt and shorts would have been good but I wore pants for some exploring.

Lots of cool rock formations and stuff to see. Only saw a hand full of people all day!
Weather and route were great and most trails were in good shape. Thanks for making it go so smoothly Wally. Like HAZ, you rock!!

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Jan 26 2025

DesertNymph

Routes 76
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Triplogs 125

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Goldfield Canyons and Arches, AZ

Hiking		Jan 26 2025
		DesertNymph • Triplogs 125

Hiking	14.09 Miles	1,907 AEG

Hiking	14.09 Miles	8 Hrs 35 Mns	1.73 mph
	1,907 ft AEG	26 Mns Break

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Vashti

A wander into the Goldfields - I've spent a lot of time in the Superstitions, but always drove right past the goldfields. Figured it was time to check them out closer - I've always found the heavily lichened rock faces in the area absolutely enchanting.

Had heard there were arches to be spotted in the region, so we decided to have a look around while hitting a few of the more scenic canyons. Given the canyons of interest, we decided to try for Overlook and Anniversary Arches. Since it's been seemingly forever since we've had any rain, there was no water observed anywhere along the route - all of the potholes and pourovers were completely dry.

The road in from the staging area at Dutchman Gate was a little rough, but nothing too awful. We parked near Tomahawk Mine, and after quick greetings and introductions, we headed down the road a bit to pick up Frankie goes to Hollywood to start our adventure.

A large portion of the loop follows various drainages, and thankfully there were often packed dirt trails to walk on either side of the canyon bottom. There were some stretches fully in the washes which made for loose footing on deep sand/gravel mixed in with some rock hopping. The side trip up to Overlook Arch was entirely off trail and involved finding our way up a drainage before popping out to climb the ridge steeply to the arch.

The views certainly did not disappoint, with Horse with No Name being especially beautiful. While we did indeed see both arches, they were quite tiny....think window sized. The views encountered en route though, were spectacular.

In addition to the arches, there were a several notable saguaro spied along the way, including one with a crested arm (no photo or waypoint, sorry!). Sadly, there was a very large freshly sprayed panel of graffiti commemorating the short lived relationship of Mimi and I don't remember who (and I failed to grab a photo - perhaps one of my hiking partners will oblige)...my admittedly porous memory suspects that was in Cottonwood Wash shortly before heading off onto Horse with No Name. Rough n Ready also sported some unnecessary markings - a fair number of arrows in pink flagging paint to mark the route.

We didn't see very many folk out - one group of 3 with their pups, one couple, and another group of 3 - we crossed paths with all three groups in fairly quick succession, all in Rough n Ready Canyon. While we didn't see any horses, there was fresh evidence of their passing along the trail.

Am now eyeballing routes for my next foray into the area...preferably to see some people-sized arches

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Wildflowers Observation Isolated
Fewer than a handful of flowers spotted...a sweetbush bebbia/bebbia juncea and a few chuparosa.

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Jan 26 2025

00blackout

Routes 43
Photos 5,533
Triplogs 210

51 male

Joined Mar 14 2016
Gold Canyon, AZ

Goldfield Meandering, AZ

Hiking		Jan 26 2025
		00blackout • Triplogs 210

Hiking	12.62 Miles	1,523 AEG

Hiking	12.62 Miles	7 Hrs 50 Mns	1.61 mph
	1,523 ft AEG

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Willow Connector Trail #346

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Vashti

Was able to lock down plans with S & B to hike a loop with some arches in the Goldfields. I've done a couple of hikes in the Goldfields but most of this route was new to me. Parked at the designated parking area off 1356. I saw their vehicle coming towards the parking area and 10 minutes later I was wondering where they went after they didn't show up. I drove a short distance up 1356 and they were hiking down the road, parking further up. After that minor snafu and introductions, we were off. Started on 1356 then cut over to the Willow Connector. We then jumped on the Frankie Goes to Hollywood trail (no clue how it got its name), then over to my favorite trail of the day Horse with No Name. After a couple of miles on Horse with No Name, we boulder-hopped up a wash then bushwhacked up the side of a cliff to check out the Overlook Arch. While the view was nice, the arch was not worth the effort to get there. We had lunch there before climbing back down into the wash and continuing on Horse with No Name. Spent a little bit of time in Cottonwood Wash before connecting with the Rough and Ready Canyon Trail. We got to the turn for Anniversary Arch and with my tendinitis flaring up in my ankle I sat and relaxed with Richard while the girls hit up the HUGE arch. I saw them up on the ridge and heard them about 15 minutes later. A bit later there was still no sign of them and after calling out to them and no response, we wrote a note in the sand and started back to the truck. No wildlife sightings, but we did come across 2 different groups in Rough and Ready Canyon going to Triple Arch. Temps were great with a nice breeze, racking up some miles on a couple of new trails while meeting some new hiking peeps. Thanks to S & B for the invite, looking forward to another one.

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Jan 26 2025

Vashti

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Gilbert, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jan 26 2025
		Vashti • Triplogs 291

Hiking	14.59 Miles	1,834 AEG

Hiking	14.59 Miles	8 Hrs 37 Mns	1.87 mph
	1,834 ft AEG	50 Mns Break

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DesertNymph

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Beautiful day for a hike!

Purchased my 3 day permit for Tonto NF OHV area and headed through the Dutchman gate. We parked at the Tomahawk mine. We should have parked before that on the north side, but oh well!

We met up with Jason (best license plate EVER!!

) and were off! I haven't been in the Goldfields in forever. The only trail I did previously was really a route with zero trail, so I wasn't sure what to expect on the loop we picked. However, this loop is frequently used by horses, so it is a well-trodden trail that is easy to find 99% of the time.

The Goldfields are so beautiful! I especially liked the Horse with no name area. The different color rocks and the majestic saguaros make it so scenic! We also had the entire area to ourselves for quite a few hours. We did our loop clockwise, and we didn't see a soul until the junction with Rough and Ready canyon! Then we saw 3 groups in quick succession, plus another group a bit later.

At the far end of the horse with no name trail, we opted to see Overlook Arch. This was the only off trail of the day. It wasn't bad, really, it is just we went partway up the ridge for... A tiny window!

Jason nailed it when he said low ROI. We almost didn't see the arch at all!

Alas. I guess we should have paid attention to the previous triplogs that said the arch was meh.

At the least the views were spectacular from up high!!

After bushwhacking back down the ridge and wash, we were back on horse with no name (love the routescout way point commentary in this area!!

). After heading through a delightful saguaro forest, we were in the washes for a while which isn't my favorite. I was happy when we connected to rough and ready canyon. This area is also very scenic. We plodded along and missed a turn before realizing that Oops we were not going the right way. We headed back and before too long we were at the start of the anniversary arch loop which started at a large flat camping area with fire ring. There is actually a trail that goes off to the west earlier that goes up high that may connect to the anniversary arch loop, but we stuck with our route.

The anniversary arch itself is underwhelming, but the views from the back of the loop are stunning. We were able to see the area that we had just hiked through.

After finishing the mini loop, we were in the home stretch towards the car.

It was a great day to be out hiking, as always!

I look forward to exploring more of the Goldfields soon! Maybe see larger arches!

One low point of the hike - recent grafitti of Bob and Mimi, whose love requires spray paint on canyon walls.

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Jan 12 2025

wallyfrack

Routes 93
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Joined Mar 11 2003
AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jan 12 2025
		wallyfrack • Triplogs 1,748

Hiking	6.50 Miles	969 AEG

Hiking	6.50 Miles	2 Hrs 10 Mns	3.00 mph
	969 ft AEG

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A little recon for a Willow Gate to Meridian TH hike. We'll break it up so Denny doesn't cry.

The trails are unnamed and there are many spur trails as nice as the one you are on but I did end up where I planned to go so that was good. One more loop on Sonoran Trail #306 and I'll have a complete route. The longest hike we'll have to do is 7 miles so I think the turtle can muster that.

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Jun 15 2024

ddgrunning

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Gilbert, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jun 15 2024
		ddgrunning • Triplogs 642

Hiking	9.23 Miles	1,037 AEG

Hiking	9.23 Miles	3 Hrs 15 Mns	2.90 mph
	1,037 ft AEG	4 Mns Break

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I had planned to kayak the Salt, but my wife decided pickleball was more important

So, I reluctantly decided to hit up a section of the Goldfields that I hadn't explored. I knew it would be hot, but hoped for the best.

The pull out near mile marker 203 had one car in it when I arrived just before 7 am. There's a huge parking area there, but it was largely inaccessible with a locked gate, noting it's closed. Seems like this used to be a popular horse/ATV staging area.

Anywhoo, crossed the street and headed out on the unsigned trail, which as the description notes, is an old jeep road. Nothing too exciting for the first mile or so, except a nice d-back who was enjoying the morning in the middle of the trail. We said hello, and he politely moved off the trail since I was the uphill hiker.

The geology started to get a little more interesting descending into Rough N Ready Canyon. At the end of the canyon track, I veered off the official route and took a broader, alternate route back. While in the canyon area, the geology remained interesting. There was a nice "bowl" area that I marked on my route.

Lots of side trails for mountain bikers and motorcycles. I took a few, as they promised clearer travelling than staying in the drainage, but in many cases, they involved a lot of climbing up and down, before depositing you back in the drainage anyway. Saw a couple of deer in this area.

The final few miles, the trail opened up and was a little blah, except providing nice views of the Supes, Flatiron, and Weaver's Needle. It was also getting hot.

Got a decent workout, but as with a lot of my Goldfield hikes, I have a hard time getting too excited. They tend to be just OK for the most part. Maybe I haven't done enough research, but for you true Goldfield lovers out there, what trails get you excited in this area?

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Apr 14 2024

mikemcg

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Routes 130
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Triplogs 132

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Tempe, AZ

Triple Arch Loop, AZ

Hiking		Apr 14 2024
		mikemcg • Triplogs 132

Hiking	9.82 Miles	1,196 AEG

Hiking	9.82 Miles	7 Hrs 39 Mns	1.66 mph
	1,196 ft AEG	1 Hour 45 Mns Break

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Third visit to Triple Arch. It's been at least 4 years. Started at 0900. 75°, clear sky, sun was intense immediately. Gen wisely used an umbrella throughout the journey.

We headed west on the Javelina Willow Springs Crossover trail. The guide and the topo map both show that this trail ends at the junction with the Javelina Mine and Willow Springs Tank Trails; however, it actually continues as a well-maintained, well-defined trail with beautiful views until it reaches Rough N Ready Canyon. RNR Canyon was beautiful and fun. There was a rattler 3 feet off the trail, which made me legit jump and yell when it made itself known. There were 2 guys on motorcycles in the middle of the canyon, observing from the high ground. As we climbed out of RNR Canyon, we encountered 2 other groups heading the other way. We spent over an hour relaxing in the shade at Triple Arch. We then headed down the canyon, practicing our parkour skills on some of the descents. There were a few stagnant pools of water along the way. The Willow Springs Canyon upper trail was so wide, we were happy that we didn't have to be on high alert for rattlers anymore. Then we came across another rattler. It was easy to go around this one. We were passed by 2 RAZRs as we headed back to the trailhead. We took a wash as a shortcut, which took us through a little marble slot canyon, which was fun.

Overall, great day. I loved the weather, but not everyone did. Two rattlers made things interesting. There was some fun rock hopping in Black Glass Canyon. We encountered 11 other people total, but saw nobody during the hour+ that we spent at the Arch. Picked up a small amount of trash along the way.

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[ checklist ] Triple Arch - Goldfield Mtns

Wildflowers Observation Moderate

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Mar 27 2024

johnlp

Guides 1
Routes 15
Photos 7,285
Triplogs 5,250

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Goldfields figure 8, AZ

Hiking		Mar 27 2024
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,250

Hiking	13.20 Miles	1,418 AEG

Hiking	13.20 Miles	5 Hrs 7 Mns	2.67 mph
	1,418 ft AEG	10 Mns Break

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Goldfields hike. Kelly had a track we followed. Had to keep checking it as the trails aren't signed and there are lots of intersections.
Trails were moist, even muddy in places. Foxtail is abundant.
Good wildflowers. Nothing extreme. Owl Clover is booming.
Fun hike. Thanks Kelly.

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Mar 27 2024

trekkin_gecko

Guides 10
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Photos 7,552
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67 female

Joined Nov 17 2008
phoenix, az

Goldfields figure 8, AZ

Hiking		Mar 27 2024
		trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,798

Hiking	13.20 Miles	1,418 AEG

Hiking	13.20 Miles	5 Hrs 7 Mns	2.67 mph
	1,418 ft AEG	10 Mns Break

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john and i wanted to do something we haven't done lately
we chose @hikerdw's figure 8 loop in the goldfields
angela and i did a version of this a few years ago
not sure i have the right trails, and if someone wants to add or subtract, speak up
we got going around 0615
the area must have got quite a bit of rain last night because the trails were muddy in places
plenty of moist vegetation to get shoes wet
some very scenic areas, especially the slick rock on horse with no name (i think)
good views of snow on four peaks and fog along the salt river
it would be nice to have a good map of the goldfields

enjoyable hike - thanks john!

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Mar 11 2024

markthurman53

Guides 187
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Tucson, Arizona

Willow Spring Rough N Ready, AZ

Hiking		Mar 11 2024
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 897

Hiking	9.60 Miles	965 AEG

Hiking	9.60 Miles	6 Hrs 2 Mns		1.86 mph
	965 ft AEG	53 Mns Break	20 LBS Pack

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We did a three day trip to the Superstitions and Goldfield Mountains area. The first day we went Down Willow Spring Creek and returned on the Rough N Ready, Crystal Arroyo. Thought about adding the Camouflage tanks but decided that might be a bit much for one day.
We walked in willow Spring Creek the whole way staying in the creek bed even when the two track veered off. Only had one spot early on where it was a bit tight and had to crawl down and under an obstruction. Other than that an easy walk. A little water here and there in tanks but not flowing. The walls of the canyon close in as you approach the junction with Cottonwood Canyon. We walked a little further downstream from where the route to Camouflage tanks comes out. Took a break then returned this time going up Cottonwood Creek.
The walk up Cottonwood creek is pretty rocky to where the Rough N Ready leaves the creek and is slow going. Interesting enough is that all along this creek you see signs of off road vehicles, amazing that they can get to some of these places; Think it would be easier and more comfortable walking. Of course you wouldn’t be able to carry that ice chest full of beer. Saw our first rattle snake of the year along the Rough N Ready Trail. It was warming in the sun in the grass along the trail. Gave a little rattle but that didn’t sound too enthusiastic, guess he felt he was obligated to do something for the tourist. Very scenic but uneventful along the Crystal Arroyo and Golden Eagle Mine Trail back to the Willow Spring Trail Head.
Weather was perfect with a slight breeze in places when it was needed, very few people on the route. The usual Goldfield flowers were out, not sure I would say it was their peak but a good showing.

	Willow Spring	Dripping	Dripping
	Water observed in Creek in pools

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Feb 15 2024

The_Eagle

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Far NE Phoenix,

Overlook Arch - Goldfields, AZ

Hiking		Feb 15 2024
		The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,865

Hiking	15.18 Miles	2,079 AEG

Hiking	15.18 Miles	7 Hrs 34 Mns		2.29 mph
	2,079 ft AEG	56 Mns Break	10 LBS Pack

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Golden Eye Mine Trail

Willow Connector Trail #346

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LindaAnn

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My week to pick, I threw out four different possibilities, and both of my co-hikers chose this option.

It was chilly for the first hundred yards, perfect on the way to the target, and then warmed up with no clouds and little breeze on the return. There was a little mud here and there, which was easily skirted by two of us.

I enjoy the geology out here; I find it different from most of that in the Supes, right across the street. We made our way out and up to the Overlook Arch. Joe took the direct route up the ridgeline, while Linda and I traversed the north slope before climbing up to the ridgeline. There were, in fact, two different arches up here, both large (not) and spectacular (not), but the geology in the area was grand.

After an early lunch up there, we made our way back, hitting different trails. I don't know how anyone keeps track of all the different trails out here. Once again, we passed through quite a few areas of interesting geology.

We arrived at a packed trailhead of ATVs, Jeeps, and horses. Luckily, I think we only passed two horses while on our loop.

Good times out there!

Two of us enjoyed this hike; one... not so much. I'll let you guess based on their triplog. If you were with us, the *itchin would have given it away five minutes into the hike (and maybe on the ride in).

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Feb 15 2024

joebartels

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Overlook Arch - Goldfields, AZ

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		joebartels • Triplogs 5,944

Hiking	14.34 Miles	2,023 AEG

Hiking	14.34 Miles	7 Hrs 34 Mns	2.23 mph
	2,023 ft AEG	1 Hour 8 Mns Break

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Two National Park nice areas wrapped with a maze of trails like a bogus preserve with ankle busters that put Y Bar to shame.

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Some enjoy this mountain range. I was fortunate to experience a fourth Goldfield hike.

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Feb 15 2024

LindaAnn

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Joined Dec 24 2007
Ahwatukee, AZ

Overlook Arch - Goldfields, AZ

Hiking		Feb 15 2024
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,737

Hiking	14.26 Miles	2,085 AEG

Hiking	14.26 Miles	7 Hrs 33 Mns	2.13 mph
	2,085 ft AEG	51 Mns Break

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Bruce wanted to see the most obscure arch in the Goldfields. I’m just making that up, but it was certainly off the beaten path. Cool temps to start as we headed west from the parking area. I was warm within about five minutes, and varied between warm and hot the rest of the day.

Saw a group of at least a dozen hikers ahead of us, but they turned north before we reached them. Most of the wash walking was reasonably easy. No problems avoiding any water, of which there was plenty. Trail hiking tended to be rougher—plenty of mud, lots of rocks and gravel. I wore an old pair of shoes with grip equivalent to ice, so that added to the fun.

Turned off Horse with No Name and headed up towards Overlook Arch. Brushy, steep, no trail. Joe took a more direct route up the ridge, while Bruce and I curved around the north side. Joe found the arches first, and seemed to be underwhelmed. The geology in the area was neat, with some good views.

After a lunch break, we carefully made our way back down to the trail, now headed east for the second half of our loop. The eastern climb on Horse with No Name was probably the best part of the return. More neat geology in that area. Eventually, we left the most scenic parts and were hiking through regular desert, before closing the loop and making our way back to the trailhead.

No clouds made for a warm day. Other than the group in the morning, we saw no other hikers. Saw several horseback riders, and a truck giving some sort of desert tour. Fun day! And good to cover some new ground.

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Apr 08 2023

John10s

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Chandler, AZ

Triple Arch and Peak 3141 via Black Glass Cyn, AZ

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		John10s • Triplogs 390

Hiking	12.73 Miles	2,329 AEG

Hiking	12.73 Miles	9 Hrs 57 Mns	1.77 mph
	2,329 ft AEG	2 Hrs 46 Mns Break

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Willow Springs Basin