Arizona · Hiking · Near Superior

Prospectors Trail #57

Prospectors Trail #57Photo: dconvertini, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
1.2 mi
round trip
827 ft
climb
2,621 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Nov–Apr
best months

Is Prospectors Trail #57 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Mesa Ranger District. It doesn't name Prospectors Trail #57, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Mesa Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Prospectors Trail #57 is a short, easy out-and-back hike in the Superstition Wilderness, part of the Mesa Ranger District of Tonto National Forest in Arizona. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail starts at about 2,588 feet, rising to a high point of 2,621 feet before returning to the start. The route is about 1.2 miles long, with a total climb of 827 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.36 miles in, where the grade reaches 17 percent. The trail is rated easy, and the climb is manageable for a short outing in the wilderness. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Apache Junction show March highs around 77°F and November highs around 76°F, while July averages about 105°F. That station sits roughly 550 feet lower than the trail, so temperatures on the trail run a little cooler. Climbers will find Los Bandito Towers and Northwest Pinnacles about 0.3 miles away, and the Siphon Draw Trail is about half a mile off. For an overnight stay, Tortilla Campground is about 6.6 miles away.

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  • Sleep close

    Goldfield Camp

    Campground

    Campground · 1.6 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Subway

    Fast food

    On your way back · 6 mi · Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Glass Blowers

    Gallery

    On your way back · 9 mi

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  • Best time to go · Nov–Apr

    Best time to visit Prospectors Trail #57

    Best months: November–April. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      67° / 43°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      70° / 44°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      77° / 48°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      85° / 53°

      2 wet

    5. May

      93° / 60°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      103° / 69°

      1 wet

    7. Jul

      105° / 77°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      104° / 76°

      6 wet

    9. Sep

      99° / 71°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      88° / 60°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      76° / 50°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      66° / 42°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Apache Junction 5 Ne, AZ, 1.2 mi away at 2,070 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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