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  • 3-Day Backpacking Loop in Superstition Wilderness

    3-Day Backpacking Loop in Superstition Wilderness

    Trip Snapshot Wilderness Area Superstition Wilderness Route Type Loop Distance ~28 miles Days 3 Elevation Gain ~5,000–6,000 ft Trip Date February Best Season Winter / Early Spring Water Seasonal on Day 1; Hackberry Spring is reliable Permit Not Required Solo Safety Good Overview A 3-day loop through the western Superstition Wilderness combining Peralta Trail, Dutchman

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