skonves - Feb 1, 2008 12:34 am Date Climbed: Jan 29, 2008
Flatiron + bonus level
I've done this hike before, up to the unamed peak at least, so I knew what to expect on the front side. However I've always been tantalized by Superstition Peak lingering just out of reach so the East. I descided to start early, travel alone, and push hard to hit that peak. For the record, hiking round trip to Superstition Peak from Siphon Draw is not a hike for the faint of heart. Enjoy!
dpk - Sep 30, 2007 10:20 am Date Climbed: Jan 1, 2003
good views - start early
nice views from the top - actually climbed this 4 times over the years
mfutch78 - Sep 25, 2007 12:16 am Date Climbed: Sep 8, 2007
Hotiron, I mean Flatiron
Started hiking Siphon Draw around 6am and probably could have started earlier. Pretty damn hot by the time I finished around 11am and there were people just starting out!
sbkelley - May 24, 2007 6:05 pm Date Climbed: Feb 24, 2007
Siphon Draw and Pt. 5042
The view from the Flatiron was great and the scramble to the higher peak just as good! Amazing views and a surprisingly steep hike.
dang133 - May 9, 2007 9:21 pm Date Climbed: Apr 15, 2007
Absolutely amazing
Absolutley amazing. I rode a bicycle to the base of this mountain from Los Angeles. Its an easy scramble to the top (provided you bring a lot of water). The views are outstanding. Easily the best view in Phoenix.
slogger - Jan 30, 2007 4:24 pm Date Climbed: Dec 30, 1997
Siphon Draw
First mountain I ever climbed. My brother and I camped on the flatiron, with great views of Phoenix below. A wonderful climb!
Matt Worster - Jul 18, 2006 4:23 pm Date Climbed: Jan 7, 2003
Lovely area
Great hike. I was doing a solo drive between grad school and work, and this was right outside Phoenix. And they had FREE SHOWERS at the base! Arizona state parks are where it's at. This also started about 3 days of fantastic wandering up the Salt River and doubling back west, eventually making Flagstaff.
Great hike! Not as beautiful and green as last year, but still worth it. I recommend going as earlier in the morning as possible, the trail gets extremely busy by 10am. You want to be down by then.
KevinEldon - Mar 26, 2006 3:10 am Date Climbed: Mar 16, 2006
Great fun and great views
This was my first climb in the Superstitions. It was outstanding! We wrapped around the base of the Flatiron and only climbed the last 100 yards of the Siphon Draw. Enjoyed the climb down the Siphon Draw.
Route Climbed: Siphon Draw trailhead Date Climbed: December 31, 2004
A great way to spend the last day of the year. I went with Darren & Steve-o. The sky was overcast, but we still got killer views. Not crowded at all and the temperature was perfect! Moments like this make me miss my home state.
Route Climbed: Siphon Draw Date Climbed: Feb. 26, 2005
Great morning hike! This is my first spring in Arizona; I couldn't be more impressed. The contrast between the red rocks and wildflowers is astounding. The majority of the draw is class 2 with sporatic sections of class 3.
I summited the Flatiron first, then the unnamed peak to the north. I began the hike around 7am and never saw anyone else on the summit. Yet on the way down around 10am I passed about 40 people heading up the trail. Moral of the story: start early or this place is a zoo!
Route Climbed: My house to Siphon Draw Date Climbed: January 22, 2005
Absolutely breathtaking views and scenery reward you once you climb to the flat top of this bad boy. Its arduous in that its practically straight up, but even though your thighs will burn, it will be well worth it
To date I have completed this hike/climb three times. The views from Flatiron are great! Highly recommend the hike. Even though it is close to the city, it is remote and difficult to access. Be Careful! I have a hiker/climber rescued out of there and it is a very difficult area to rescue somebody!
This was my first trip in the Superstitions. The views were great. The scramble up Siphon Draw was increadible. I not only did the Flatiron, but the 5,024 foot high point. I got stabbed by a yucca plant near the top comming down.
Route Climbed: Sipon Draw Date Climbed: Jan 4, 2003
Great Day...Perfect weather...
Saw it all ! ! ! Both summits, side trail of T38 Wreakage, and even a helicopter EVAC navigating the narrow canyon walls to rescue an elderly woman w/broken ankle.
The views from both summits are stunning, and I would love to camp up there a night...(hauling all the gear up that steep slope would be a nightmare though...)
Travel light and bring lots of water....
I could have done w/o the crowded trails, but what can you expect from one of the best summits in Phx area on Saturday....
Route Climbed: Siphon Draw Date Climbed: January 4, 2003
What a hike this was! I'm in not the best physical shape, and this hike sure reminded me of it. Although I was exahausted afterwords, it truly was a great experience that I am glad I undertook.
Like most others have noted, this hike is pretty easy for the first 1.5 miles...Once you get to the smoooth reddish rock bowl (a.k.a. "Waterfall"), the fun begins. The last mile to the summit fork trail, is demanding. Not only do you have a pretty steep grade, there are also lots of rocks to navigate. Follow the white spraypainted dots and you should have no problem finding your way to the top.
To get to Flatiron's summit, take the dirt trail at the top of the suddle to the right (you can't miss it). For extra fun, take the trail to the left (instead of right to Flatiron). This will take you to another summit which is 100+ feet above Flatiron and has great views of the northern and eastern parts of the mountain.
Route Climbed: Superstition Ridgeline Date Climbed: November 16, 2002
I've climbed to the Flatiron - and the actual top of this part of the mountain, 15 minutes higher - many times. I hiked this 9.5 miles across the entire Superstition Mt. Ridgeline with a 7 person group from HAZ, fulfilling a long time goal. On this hike, Siphon Draw was the descent off the mountain, after starting out at Carney Springs TH. This is an extremely strenuous hike involving much route-finding, offering great rewards for very experienced hikers!
This is simply the most kick-butt hike in the Phoenix area. The trail rises 2,800 feet in 2.5 miles, most of it in the last mile. No switchbacks, straight up! There is some hand-and-foot scrambling near the top, and the "trail" above the waterfall area is marked by white paint spots and arrows, but nevertheless difficult to find at times.
The view of the Valley of the Sun from the top is stunning and worth all the work you spend getting up there. Watch out for the sharp spines of the century plants up there. They don't give way to an errant leg or arm.
skonves - Feb 1, 2008 12:34 am Date Climbed: Jan 29, 2008
Flatiron + bonus levelI've done this hike before, up to the unamed peak at least, so I knew what to expect on the front side. However I've always been tantalized by Superstition Peak lingering just out of reach so the East. I descided to start early, travel alone, and push hard to hit that peak. For the record, hiking round trip to Superstition Peak from Siphon Draw is not a hike for the faint of heart. Enjoy!
dpk - Sep 30, 2007 10:20 am Date Climbed: Jan 1, 2003
good views - start earlynice views from the top - actually climbed this 4 times over the years
mfutch78 - Sep 25, 2007 12:16 am Date Climbed: Sep 8, 2007
Hotiron, I mean FlatironStarted hiking Siphon Draw around 6am and probably could have started earlier. Pretty damn hot by the time I finished around 11am and there were people just starting out!
sbkelley - May 24, 2007 6:05 pm Date Climbed: Feb 24, 2007
Siphon Draw and Pt. 5042The view from the Flatiron was great and the scramble to the higher peak just as good! Amazing views and a surprisingly steep hike.
dang133 - May 9, 2007 9:21 pm Date Climbed: Apr 15, 2007
Absolutely amazingAbsolutley amazing. I rode a bicycle to the base of this mountain from Los Angeles. Its an easy scramble to the top (provided you bring a lot of water). The views are outstanding. Easily the best view in Phoenix.
slogger - Jan 30, 2007 4:24 pm Date Climbed: Dec 30, 1997
Siphon DrawFirst mountain I ever climbed. My brother and I camped on the flatiron, with great views of Phoenix below. A wonderful climb!
Matt Worster - Jul 18, 2006 4:23 pm Date Climbed: Jan 7, 2003
Lovely areaGreat hike. I was doing a solo drive between grad school and work, and this was right outside Phoenix. And they had FREE SHOWERS at the base! Arizona state parks are where it's at. This also started about 3 days of fantastic wandering up the Salt River and doubling back west, eventually making Flagstaff.
marauders - Apr 2, 2006 7:53 pm Date Climbed: Apr 1, 2006
Route Climbed: Siphon Draw: April 1, 2006Great hike! Not as beautiful and green as last year, but still worth it. I recommend going as earlier in the morning as possible, the trail gets extremely busy by 10am. You want to be down by then.
KevinEldon - Mar 26, 2006 3:10 am Date Climbed: Mar 16, 2006
Great fun and great viewsThis was my first climb in the Superstitions. It was outstanding! We wrapped around the base of the Flatiron and only climbed the last 100 yards of the Siphon Draw. Enjoyed the climb down the Siphon Draw.
Cookie Addict - Oct 14, 2005 5:06 am
Route Climbed: normal Date Climbed: Devember 23, 2004We summited the Flatiron first, then the unnamed peak to the north.
pokeystik - Aug 11, 2005 2:11 am
Route Climbed: Siphon Draw trailhead Date Climbed: December 31, 2004A great way to spend the last day of the year. I went with Darren & Steve-o. The sky was overcast, but we still got killer views. Not crowded at all and the temperature was perfect! Moments like this make me miss my home state.
marauders - Feb 28, 2005 6:47 pm
Route Climbed: Siphon Draw Date Climbed: Feb. 26, 2005Great morning hike! This is my first spring in Arizona; I couldn't be more impressed. The contrast between the red rocks and wildflowers is astounding. The majority of the draw is class 2 with sporatic sections of class 3.
I summited the Flatiron first, then the unnamed peak to the north. I began the hike around 7am and never saw anyone else on the summit. Yet on the way down around 10am I passed about 40 people heading up the trail. Moral of the story: start early or this place is a zoo!
Spud - Jan 25, 2005 6:57 pm
Route Climbed: My house to Siphon Draw Date Climbed: January 22, 2005Absolutely breathtaking views and scenery reward you once you climb to the flat top of this bad boy. Its arduous in that its practically straight up, but even though your thighs will burn, it will be well worth it
Ken Dammen - Aug 21, 2004 6:12 pm
Route Climbed: Date Climbed: April 27, 2003To date I have completed this hike/climb three times. The views from Flatiron are great! Highly recommend the hike. Even though it is close to the city, it is remote and difficult to access. Be Careful! I have a hiker/climber rescued out of there and it is a very difficult area to rescue somebody!
Steven Cross - Feb 13, 2003 9:37 am
Route Climbed: Siphon Draw Date Climbed: 2-11-03This was my first trip in the Superstitions. The views were great. The scramble up Siphon Draw was increadible. I not only did the Flatiron, but the 5,024 foot high point. I got stabbed by a yucca plant near the top comming down.
callthedoctor - Jan 5, 2003 7:28 pm
Route Climbed: Sipon Draw Date Climbed: Jan 4, 2003Great Day...Perfect weather...
Saw it all ! ! ! Both summits, side trail of T38 Wreakage, and even a helicopter EVAC navigating the narrow canyon walls to rescue an elderly woman w/broken ankle.
The views from both summits are stunning, and I would love to camp up there a night...(hauling all the gear up that steep slope would be a nightmare though...)
Travel light and bring lots of water....
I could have done w/o the crowded trails, but what can you expect from one of the best summits in Phx area on Saturday....
senorcampbell - Jan 5, 2003 12:23 pm
Route Climbed: Siphon Draw Date Climbed: January 4, 2003What a hike this was! I'm in not the best physical shape, and this hike sure reminded me of it. Although I was exahausted afterwords, it truly was a great experience that I am glad I undertook.
Like most others have noted, this hike is pretty easy for the first 1.5 miles...Once you get to the smoooth reddish rock bowl (a.k.a. "Waterfall"), the fun begins. The last mile to the summit fork trail, is demanding. Not only do you have a pretty steep grade, there are also lots of rocks to navigate. Follow the white spraypainted dots and you should have no problem finding your way to the top.
To get to Flatiron's summit, take the dirt trail at the top of the suddle to the right (you can't miss it). For extra fun, take the trail to the left (instead of right to Flatiron). This will take you to another summit which is 100+ feet above Flatiron and has great views of the northern and eastern parts of the mountain.
cactuscat - Dec 24, 2002 2:08 pm
Route Climbed: Siphon Draw Date Climbed: December 24 20022 or 3 inches of snow on top of the Flatiron - it's a real winter wonderland, desert style!
cactuscat - Dec 15, 2002 3:48 pm
Route Climbed: Superstition Ridgeline Date Climbed: November 16, 2002I've climbed to the Flatiron - and the actual top of this part of the mountain, 15 minutes higher - many times. I hiked this 9.5 miles across the entire Superstition Mt. Ridgeline with a 7 person group from HAZ, fulfilling a long time goal. On this hike, Siphon Draw was the descent off the mountain, after starting out at Carney Springs TH. This is an extremely strenuous hike involving much route-finding, offering great rewards for very experienced hikers!
charles97 - Jul 10, 2002 12:55 pm
Route Climbed: Siphon Draw Date Climbed: VariousThis is simply the most kick-butt hike in the Phoenix area. The trail rises 2,800 feet in 2.5 miles, most of it in the last mile. No switchbacks, straight up! There is some hand-and-foot scrambling near the top, and the "trail" above the waterfall area is marked by white paint spots and arrows, but nevertheless difficult to find at times.
The view of the Valley of the Sun from the top is stunning and worth all the work you spend getting up there. Watch out for the sharp spines of the century plants up there. They don't give way to an errant leg or arm.