Originally Posted by
BuckeyeFan
Having lived in the Phoenix area, there are 2 that promptly come to mind.
In the Superstitions, the Peralta Trail up to overlook Weaver's Needle. If doing this in the summer, I'd highly suggest caching water on the way up for retrieval on the way down. Virtually no cover from the sun. There is a shallow cave close to the top that provides shade. Great views and a crowded hike during the cooler months.
The second is outside of Rye, towards Payson, the Barnhardt Trail. Its a beautiful hike with a steam running to your right as you climb. But the reward is a cascading waterfall, hidden back in a short 'crevace' on the left towards the top. If you push to the top, there's a great campsite on the right that overlooks the distant lights of Payson at night.
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