Hieroglphyics Canyon
Hieroglyphics Trail
On March 7, 2022 Kim and I hiked the Hieroglyphics Trail. This is a popular trail that goes to Hieroglyphics Canyon. A variety of petroglyhs can be seen on the canyon walls. Details are below.
Walk-Specific Map
See Superstition Wilderness Overview page for an overview map of all hikes.
Elevation Profile
Images
HRGPH01: Trail sign (with some petroglyphs)
HRGPH02: Typical scenery in Spring 2022
HRGPH02: Petroglyphs
HRGPH02: Petroglyphs
HRGPH02: Petroglyphs
HRGPH02: Looking further up the canyon
HRGPH02: Kim and I in the canyon
HRGPH02: Petroglyphs
HRGPH02: Petroglyphs
HRGPH02: Petroglyphs
HRGPH02: Saguaro Cactus
HRGPH02: Old-man Cactus (?)
HRGPH02: Typical scenery in Spring 2022
HRGPH02: Blooming something(?)
HRGPH02: Ocotillo
HRGPH02: Prickly Pear Cactus
HRGPH02: Old-man Cactus (?)
HRGPH02: Blooming Poppy spp.
GPX Download
A sanitized GPX file of our hike is here.
Summary Information
| NUM | trackID | Primary | Description | Distance | CumDist | DeltaElev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HRGPH01 | Heiroglyphics Tr (101) | Heiroglyphics TH to Lost Goldmine Tr | 0.13 | 0.13 | 37 |
| 2 | HRGPH02 | Heiroglyphics Tr (101) | Lost Goldmine Tr to Heiroglyphics Canyon | 1.35 | 1.48 | 531 |
| 3 | HRGPH02 | Heiroglyphics Tr (101) | Heiroglyphics Canyon to Lost Goldmine Tr | 1.35 | 2.82 | -531 |
| 4 | HRGPH01 | Heiroglyphics Tr (101) | Lost Goldmine Tr to Heiroglyphics TH | 0.13 | 2.95 | -37 |