Massacre Falls

Massacre Grounds trail is a 5.5 mile out-and-back trail within the Superstition Wilderness that features a waterfall and amazing mountain views. The name of the trail comes from the history of the area, which was the site of a massacre of Native Americans by Spanish soldiers in the 1800s. This trail is most popular in the winter and early spring when the wildflowers bloom. It offers some truly amazing desert views and is well worth the effort.  It is considered modernly difficult with an elevation gain of almost 1100 feet. This is another one of those waterfall hikes where the trail is just as beautiful with or without water.