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.
The falls are seasonal that typically only flow during the winter months or after a good storm.
Check the current reviews on Alltrails to have a good understanding of how much water is flowing.
Forest Road 78 - First Water Trail, Apache Junction, Arizona 85119, United States
Cookie | Duration | Description |
---|---|---|
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". |
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional | 11 months | The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". |
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". |
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. |
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". |
viewed_cookie_policy | 11 months | The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data. |