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J.R.'s Field Guide

Hieroglyphic Trail

Moderate2.8 mi round trip600 ft gain

Ends at a panel of Hohokam petroglyphs above seasonal pools. Look, photograph, and never touch the rock.

Screen-printed illustration of Hieroglyphic Trail
Distance
2.8 mi round trip
Elevation gain
600 ft
Difficulty
Moderate
Trailhead
Superstition Wilderness

Before you go

Conditions, access, and honest warnings.

  1. Ends at a canyon wall of Hohokam petroglyphs above seasonal rock pools.
  2. The trailhead sits at the end of a residential street. Park only in the signed lot.
  3. Never touch or chalk the petroglyphs. Damage here is permanent and prosecuted.

Trailhead park

Where this route begins.

Superstition Wilderness

Tonto National ForestFree; some trailheads charge parking