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Weaver's Needle via Peralta Canyon, Dutchman #104, Bull Pass Trail #129, Black Top Mesa, Terrapin #234 and Bluff Spring Loop route map
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Weaver's Needle via Peralta Canyon, Dutchman #104, Bull Pass Trail #129, Black Top Mesa, Terrapin #234 and Bluff Spring Loop

Gold Canyon, Arizona

20.4 mi

Distance

4,209 ft

Elev. Gain

8h 54m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Weaver's Needle via Peralta Canyon and associated trails is a challenging loop trail located near Gold Canyon, Arizona. Spanning 20.4 miles with a significant elevation gain of approximately 4,209 feet, this trail is designed for experienced hikers due to its demanding nature. The route explores the iconic Superstition Wilderness, known for its dramatic landscapes and rugged terrain. Hikers will traverse various trails, including Dutchman #104 and Bull Pass Trail #129, offering a chance to view the striking Weaver's Needle formation. This trail provides not only strenuous hiking but also stunning vistas and geological features characteristic of the Sonoran Desert.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainrocky terrainexposure to sun

Elevation Profile

Min:701 ft
Max:1,149 ft
1,740 ft
1,740 ft
701 ft850 ft1,000 ft1,149 ft0.0 mi5.1 mi10.2 mi15.3 mi20.4 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

dramatic landscapesWeaver's Needlerugged terrain

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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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