Location: From the Phoenix area, take US-60 East. After leaving Apache Junction, continue about 8.5 miles, turning left onto signed Peralta Road (FR 77). You will travel about 7 miles by dirt road.
Accessibility/Parking (Volkswagon Golf or Jeep Cherokee): VW Golf, the 7 mile dirt road was VERY well maintained.
Challenge Level (1: A female in her late 20’s in decent shape thought it was easy as pie to 5: Gonna need a forklift to help me finish this): 3.5, although we did do this with a 30 lb backpack. On the way to the top, it is a continuous climb in elevation.
Best Time: Anytime other than summer, temperatures are very similar to Phoenix.
Overall Rating (1: Wouldn’t recommend 2: Bleh 3: Fun but wouldn’t do it again 4: Loved it 5: A favorite, must plan return trip immediately): 5, would love to do a repeat or try other trails in the area.