Jacobs Crosscut Trail is a trail on Weekes Wash in Tonto National Forest, Sonoran Desert, AZ. I have the west side of packsaddle road in the Goldfields mapped out. ... Make the first right after the sign onto First Water trail. Loved it..Got on it by accident..Not well marked we lost trail and ended up on gravel road for a mile n half walk back to lot..Oh well!! 1.2m members in the hiking community. Create Recommended Route or Trail . I never knew there was so many flowers here. Though the trail has very little elevation change, it is pretty rocky in spots. We’ll cross Monument Canyon and numerous washes along the way, and swing by Lost Dutchman State Park. Tweet Share Email. Jacobs Crosscut Trail. Natural Atlas is powered by contributors like you. Trail is best appreciated in the evening near sunset. Now it was time to ride east of Packsaddle and make the connection to Jacob's Crosscut trail at the base of the Supes. Date Hiked: 27 December 2007. Particularly Special Place. After a short segment of that trail, the route goes “off trail” for the remainder of the hike. Wed, Sep 21, 2016, 7:00 AM: Come join me for a hike in the Supes. Take Jacobs Crosscut #58 one half mile to the junction with the Lost Goldmine Trail. Stay left at this signed junction (JCT_1L on the map) to stay on the Jacobs Crosscut trail. Highly recommend! Trail Description Trail Photos Print this Trail Trip Reports. Share a Photo . Jacobs Crosscut trail: During the spring flower season, the area along the Crosscut trail between the northern trailhead and Lost Dutchman State Park is famous for it's displays of Gold Poppy. This should probably be classified as easy. lots of Bats but it was daylight so you could hear them but they didn't bother you. Nice hike, moderate difficulty, but we took a newbie with us and we had a good hike. Trail on Weekes Wash in Tonto National Forest, Sonoran Desert, AZ. Flowers are getting ready to really pop. Jacobs Crosscut Trail is a trail on Weekes Wash in Tonto National Forest, Sonoran Desert, AZ. Globe mallow and brittlebush on Jacobs crosscut trail. After about 0.5 miles of hiking on the Jacobs Crosscut trail, you'll reach the junction with the trail that leads to the Lost Goldmine trail. there were coyotes at the bottom near the houses and saw one snake on the way up but the cave is worth it. Jacobs Crosscut Trail, Trail Map, Lost Dutchman State Park, Phoenix - Scottsdale - Mesa, Arizona. There were 13 of us from Las Palmas Grand that enjoyed the trail and scenery. Spectacular during spring flower season. Share a Video . Taking other people's content (text, photos, etc) without permission is a copyright violation and NOT OKAY! Did this as a quick sunset hike. Tweet Share Email. Easy access to the Jacob Crosscut Trail from the first pullout on First Water Rd. Start at the Crosscut Trailhead. At .6mile mark there is a fork in the trail - heading to the left is Jacobs Crosscut and to the right towards Gold Canyon. Particularly Special Place. Companions: Ben. It’s 2.9 miles from the TH to the high cliffs where the massacre took place with an 1,100 foot elevation gain and it is a popular destination. The signed trailhead for the Crosscut trail is on your right. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Heavy, and I mean HEAVY, distorted guitar sets up the standard 12-bar framework,and Carlos's overblown harp comes in, and you ain't heard heavy yet. Crosscut Trailhead. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts It crosses in front of the fantastic Superstition rock face with just enough elevation for a beautiful view. The hikers' subreddit. I was hoping for something a little different. At .6mile mark there is a fork in the trail - heading to the left is Jacobs Crosscut and to the right towards Gold Canyon. Contribute. There is only a 420 foot elevation change from beginning to end of this trail. Happy hiking. Add Photo (s) Drop Photo (s) This page is a stub. Trail runs 0.8 miles along the base of the mountain, rated easy. Details. Views are beautiful!! Looking for a trail to hike we ran across this gem. The views are second to none with the towering cliffs of the Superstition Mtns barely a stones throw away or so it seems. (Sometimes you just need an easy hike. This well signed and easy to follow trail through the Superstition Wilderness makes for a nice, short day hike. Looking for a trail to hike we ran across this gem. Jacob's is an easy, flat hike. This is about an injury or accident Something else? Very easy trail! Jacob's Crosscut - South. Share a Gem . Great easy hike! Jacob's Crosscut Trail is a 13.0 kilometer moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Apache Junction, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. This was a nice trail for walking without much of a challenge. At 2.2 miles we turned around and started back. Pretty trail. Very nice trail. The trail runs 6.5 miles along the base and lower slope of the Superstition Mountains, rated easy. Like and Share. Looking for a trail to hike we ran across this gem. We’d gone over 70 days without rain, which even for the desert is a very rare event in winter. Stay left at this signed junction (Jct1L on the map). Small parking lot off to the left, easy to miss. The best part is that there is no fee required at the broadway TH. 1.2m members in the hiking community. it was awesome! Good spot. There are a few lookouts that give great views of Four Peaks and the greater Phoenix area. There is camping available in … You can take visiting family on this one easily regardless of their hiking ability - although there are spots with loose rock covering trail. We went left - the first mile was very flat, trail has loose rocks but an easy hike with lots of cacti. We did not go to the cave at the other end, so perhaps that's where it gets its moderate rating. Please explain. Trail Information (Courtesy AllTrails ©). Jacob's Crosscut Trail This hike was our first attempt at a "shuttle hike" where you leave one car at each end of the trail so you don't have to make a round trip hike. We’ll cross Monument Canyon and numerous washes along the way, and swing by Lost Dutchman State Park. Pretty saguaro forest.. Monument Canyon and Broadway Cave via Jacob's Trail, Superstition Peak 5057 via Hieroglyphic Trail, Superstition Peak 5024 via Siphon Draw Trail, Brittlebush Trail, Huff and Puff Trail, and Palo Verde Trail Loop, Wedding Cake Hill via Lost Goldmine Trail, Superstition Peak 5057 (South Ascent Route), Carney, Hieroglyphic, Ridgeline, Lost Goldmine Loop. Actually there is a trail for the entire hike, but it is an informal affair not documented on maps. It’s a nice easy trail that has amazing views of the superstitions. Jacobs Crosscut Trail Hike . Wear hiking shoes and carry water. if you want to get to the cave when you're at the bottom looking straight up at the cave and you see the trail sign going left ...go right straight towards the cave instead. This is a one way shuttle hike, so you'll need two cars unless you want to double the hiking length and time. Share a Video . It passes through a vast bajada with diverse vegetation and views that include the Praying Hands, 4 Peaks Wilderness, Camelback Mountain and miles of open space. Jacob's Crosscut Trail is a 4.8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Tortilla Flat, Arizona that features a river and is rated as moderate. Easy trail for horses...maybe would be better to ride on weekdays and not weekends....too much foot traffic. It connects with other trails for greater hikes. Easy 2 hour hike. Easy hike but very rocky for the first mile. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. 2020-04-19 Jacob’s Crosscut Trail; 2020-04-19 Jacob’s Crosscut Trail. Took some amazing pictures of the wildflowers in bloom. Like and Share. Jacob's Crosscut Trail is a 8.1 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Apache Junction, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. I am rating this hike mod Jacobs Crosscut Trail - 12.9 Miles Round-Trip Jacob’s Crosscut Trail runs 6.45 miles along the base of Superstition Mountain in Lost Dutchman State Park. We went left - the first mile was very flat, trail has loose rocks but an easy hike with lots of cacti. Jacobs Crosscut Trail. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and nature trips and is accessible year-round. Contribute. Very cool I will hike about 2.50 miles to a wash crossing. Jun 7, 2020. The route up to the cave is pretty steep with loose rock. 2020-04-19 Jacob’s Crosscut Trail; 2020-04-19 Jacob’s Crosscut Trail. We parked at the Broadway Trailhead and began hiking. Easy, can trail off to the Broadway cave or continue on Jacobs crosscut. Flag Inappropriate Post . Length: 4.8 miles Elevation Gain: 869 feet Rating: Easy Type: Out and Back Description: Jacob’s Crosscut Trail is a 4.8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Apache Junction, Arizona that offers scenic views.The trail is good for all skill levels and primarily used for hiking and walking. Absolutely gorgeous views of red/purple mountains, amazing sunset pics with cacti. Due to the limited parking at the southern trailhead, we decided to hike north to south from the Lost Dutchman State Park and Siphon Draw Trail. Being a jerk / offensive? Trail Information (Courtesy AllTrails ©). If hiked in its entirety, the Crosscut Trail runs just over 6-miles (most of it passing through the Lost Dutchman State Park). Jacob's Crosscut Trail: Trail runs 0.8 miles along the base of the mountain, rated easy. Share a Photo . My favorite thing about riding. Only saw 1 other person on the trail around 2pm. Spam? At.6mile mark there is a fork in the trail - heading to the left is Jacobs Crosscut and to the right towards Gold Canyon. Excellent hiking conditions, trail in good shape, few other hikers today. A peek at Roosevelt Lake from Globe-Young highway. But then we got a taste of the rocky original Crosscut Trail, from the junction to where it … Elevation change is 102 ft. on very well maintained trails. Start from trail head near First Water to avoid park fee. Didn’t see many people on the trail. status date description; Nov 10, 2020 @ 4:45pm. Didn't complete the trail. Take the left fork and continue to the next intersection marked only as Trail. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts The cave was a good hike up about 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile but gained an elevation of 700+ feet. Cacti forest is beautiful. It connects Treasure Loop Trail with Prospector's View Trail, and continues 4.5 miles past the park area along the base of the Superstitions. Fun to take family members on! The trail starts to narrow after about 1.5 miles. We parked at the Broadway Trailhead and began hiking. It connects Treasure Loop Trail with Prospector's View Trail, and continues 4.5 miles past the park area along the … The turnoff from SR-88 is about 1/4 mile NE of Lost Dutchman State Park. ENJOY! It's a real shame too, these two trails have such potential. by Victoria; April 19, 2020 ; 2020 Ride About, Apache Junction, Arizona, Trail Riding; 0 . The trails are routed nicely enough, following the contour of the land. Gorgeous views of the superstitions! We went left - the first mile was very flat, trail has loose rocks but an easy hike with lots of cacti. I didn't know I was fond of hiking in creeks (when they're mostly dry,anyway), but I've been on a couple of loop hikes along creeks in this area and enjoyed them quite a bit. The trail, though rocky along this section, is easy to follow and pretty flat. The dramatic close-ups of the mountains make the trail a memorable one. I was … Trail on Weekes Wash in Tonto National Forest, Sonoran Desert, AZ. It was a nice easy walk. Natural Atlas is powered by contributors like you. Jacobs Crosscut trail: The north end is on First Water Road about a mile east of the Apache Trail (SR-88). Parking fee is $10 and paper map is difficult to understand. Red rock along AZ288 to Young . Will definitely use this trail again. I finally found a few hours to get out and explore. Jacob's Crosscut Trail is a 7.7 kilometer heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Tortilla Flat, Arizona that features a river and is rated as moderate. Easy hike, signs were easy to follow and beautiful views! Some interesting things I saw on the trail today.A Saguraro cactus dinosaur, a awesome snake and lots of flowers. Add Photo (s) Drop Photo (s) This page is a stub. We will be starting this hike at the Crosscut/Massacre trailhead off the First Water Road, so this discriprion will be reversed. We parked on First Water road at the Crosscut trailhead, then hiked Jacobs Crosscut trial to Treasure Loop. Nov 10, 2020. I’m a sucker for the Superstition Mntns & will always love the view there even though I was a little disappointed by this hike. Good trail that’s on the easier side of moderate. we veered to the right and hiked to the cave. Not difficult at all. Great trail ! Add a Symbol . Lots of dogs and high traffic on a Sunday. This trail heads south on a single path flanked by saguaro and cholla. Taking other people's content (text, photos, etc) without permission is a copyright violation and NOT OKAY! Crosscut Trailhead . The trail is named after Jacob Waltz who is the legendary Lost Dutchman. Flag Inappropriate Post . Trail runs 0.8 miles along the base of the mountain, rated easy. Ten tenacious hikers set out eastbound from Broadway Trailhead on Jacob’s Crosscut Trail. Starting at Jacobs Crosscut TH on FW Road, I cobbled together a couple of HAZ routes and followed some other unnamed routes to and from the massacre grounds area near Massacre Falls. Hiked to the cave beautiful view!! Press J to jump to the feed. Beautiful. It connects Treasure Loop Trail with Prospector's View Trail, and continues 4.5 miles past the park area along the base of the Superstitions. I had no issues with them though. Easy trail and quick for those in a time crunch. Please call or text me if you are running late 775.842.3250. Wow! That's Four Peaks in the distance. Great view of the mountains, and a bit of everything that grows in the desert. The proximity to Apache Junction neighborhoods takes away from the wilderness experience but the views of the Superstition rock walls are spectacular. Satellite imagery indicated there was a bailout trail about 3 1/2 miles into the Jacob Crosscut from the First Water trailhead. Amazing view with all the flowers at full bloom! Window Arch The trail runs 6.5 miles along the base and lower slope of the Superstition Mountains, rated easy. This is about an injury or accident Something else? Trail Map | Photo Gallery The hikers' subreddit. At.6mile mark there is a fork in the trail - heading to the left is Jacobs Crosscut and to the right towards Gold Canyon. The trail, though rocky along this section, is easy to follow and pretty flat. It connects with other trails for greater hikes. We parked at the Broadway Trailhead and began hiking. We parked on First Water road at the Crosscut trailhead, then hiked Jacobs Crosscut trial to Treasure Loop. Actually there is a trail for the entire hike, but it is an informal affair not documented on maps. Sunset from Lost … Hike #31: Jacob Crosscut Trail, Superstition Wilderness Length: 2.5 miles When I set out this morning, I intended to re-visit the Massacre Grounds Trail ; however, on the way to the trailhead, I spotted the smooth parking area for the Crosscut Trail and … This is a beautiful walk, I would take this hike again. We parked at the Broadway Trailhead and began hiking. Black Mesa Trail (#241) Heiroglyphic Trail (#101) Jacobs Crosscut Trail (#58) Peralta Trail (#102) Prospectors Trail (#57) Second Water Trail (#236) Siphon Draw Trail (#53) Terrapin Trail (#234) Treasure Loop Trail (#56) Bluff Spring Trail (#235) is open from Peralta Trailhead to the junction with Terrapin Trail (#234). Press J to jump to the feed. The cave and campfire pit are really fun finds. Jacobs Crosscut Trail - 12.9 Miles Phoenix - Scottsdale - Mesa. The Jacob’s Crosscut Trail is a level hike for most of the way but still provides hikers great views of the Superstition Mountains. We parked at the Broadway Trailhead and began hiking. Nice trail for a quick hike. Ponderosa forest in Sierra Ancha mountains near Reynold Creek trailhead. You can turn around at any point, and probably the moderate rating comes from doing the entire 8.1 mile round trip. I turned 62 last year and have just started hiking. Jacob Crosscut Trail Reports. This trial was a nice little 5 mile hike. Great trail! Neither Jacob’s Crosscut nor Treasure Loop are in the Superstition Wilderness proper, but they go along the western slopes of the mountain range.. the hike Picture postcard scenery abounds on this gentle trail walk through saguaro forest from Broadway Trailhead to Crosscut Trailhead. Today is Easter Sunday and didn’t really see a lot of people on this trail. 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