MODERATE: Hackberry Springs from Weaver's Needle Vista Viewpoint

Moderate Hike: Hackberry Springs from Weavers Needle Vista Viewpoint Trail Distance: 6.4 miles AEG 800 feet 80 miles R/T; Driver Fee $7 Hike Leader - Scott Downey, 503-936-7239 Hackberry Springs Loop hike in the Superstitions is very scenic. The trailhead is paved and good sized, so parking will not be a problem. However, there are no restroom facilities available, so we will be stopping by the QT gas station as we drive through Apache Junction. This is an moderate hike with some beautiful views. The first 1.5 miles is a new area not previously part of this hike. Sections of the hike do show some burn damage that occurred summer of 2024, but those areas are recovering nicely. Other areas are pristine. Hiking poles are needed because about 1/4 of the hike has us in riverbeds. Other parts of the trail has loose rocks too. Here is a link with some historical about Hackberry Springs and First Water ranch where we will take our break. Hackberry Springs | Jacob Emerick's Blog Driving time is about 50 to 60 minutes each way and hike time is around 3 1/2 hours. Expect to be back at the Cottonwood parking lot around 1:30pm or 2pm. If using a GPS device for driving directions enter “Weavers Needle Vista Viewpoint” into your device. Driving Directions: Leave Cottonwood parking lot and turn right onto Riggs Road. Take a left turn at McQueen Road. Continue North then go right onto Loop 202 East. Follow Loop 202 East to US-60 East (exit 30A) towards Apache Junction. From US-60 East take exit 196 for Hwy88 (Idaho Rd) in Apache Junction. Turn left at the end of the off-ramp. Stay on Hwy 88. After apx. 2.4 miles, then turn right at the traffic light to stay on Hwy88. This section of Hwy88 is called “Apache Trail Road”. \\\*A restroom break will be done at the QT gas station which is at the SE corner of Idaho Road and Old West Hwy (it’s BEFORE the right turn onto Apache Trail Rd. Drive on Apache Trail Road 7.2…