Treasure Loop Trail #56

From the Cholla day-use area at the Lost Dutchman State Park, trail users can find a sign depicting a hiker. This is the trail’s beginning. The trail passes through a gate; the grade is moderate to the junction with Jacob’s Trail #58 (at Mile 0.4). The grade gradually becomes steeper and follows a ridge overlooking two deep washes. At Mile 1.3 the Treasure Loop Trail junctions with Prospector’s Trail #57. The trail then starts down a series of steps and switchbacks around very large boulders. It then quickly descends to intersect again with Jacob’s Trail. Once back at the Lost Dutchman State Park (near trail’s end), there are two trails that lead to the Saguaro day-use Area -- or bypass these short trails and bear to the right and return to Cholla day-use area. Livestock and bicycles are prohibited on this trail above the junction with Jacob’s Trail #58.

Attractions:

• About 1 mile into the hike, many wonderful rock formations can be found.
• 5 benches are installed along the trail.
• After a fire swept through this area some time ago, the land has recovered with low sparse vegetation; taller plants such as Saguaro, Cholla, Barrel Cactus, Palo Verde and Mesquite continue to survive.
• With appropriate rainfall, the slopes of the Superstitions Mountains showcase many colorful spring wildflowers.

Note: Livestock and bicycles are only allowed on the lower part of the trail (that portion which is below its junction with Jacob’s Trail #58).