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Peralta Trail to Cave to Bluff Springs route map
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Arizona

Peralta Trail to Cave to Bluff Springs

Gold Canyon, Arizona

5.4 mi

Distance

2,051 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 35m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Peralta Trail to Cave to Bluff Springs is a challenging 5.4-mile loop trail located near Gold Canyon, Arizona. Known for its significant elevation gain of approximately 2,051 feet, this trail offers hikers a demanding experience through a rugged desert landscape. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 1,160 meters, providing expansive views of the surrounding Superstition Mountains. The dirt surface and mountainous terrain contribute to its difficulty and recommend preparedness for a strenuous hike.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainrocky terrain

Elevation Profile

Min:737 ft
Max:1,160 ft
625 ft
625 ft
737 ft878 ft1,019 ft1,160 ft0.0 mi1.3 mi2.7 mi4.0 mi5.4 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SpringFallWinter

Highlights

desert landscapemountain views

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Legacy import — verify before navigating

Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Arizona hunting page

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