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Fremont Saddle and Weaver's Needle Loop via Peralta Canyon Trail and Cave Trail

This loop offers an excellent combination of rugged desert beauty and rewarding vistas. As you ascend the Peralta Canyon Trail, the trail weaves through a vibrant Sonoran Desert landscape, featuring towering saguaro cacti and jagged rock pinnacles. Once reaching Fremont Saddle, hikers are treated to a breathtaking view of the iconic Weaver's Needle, a striking rock formation that rises sharply above the desert floor​. Continuing beyond the saddle, the landscape becomes even more expansive, offering an immersive wilderness experience with panoramic views of the Superstition Mountains. #Hiking #Loop #Canyon #Desert #Nature

  • Distance: 5.4 mi
  • Elevation gain: 1,637 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 3,812 ft
  • Elevation loss: 1,621 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 2,415 ft

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  • Distance: 5.4 mi
  • Elevation gain: 1,637 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 3,812 ft
  • Elevation loss: 1,621 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 2,415 ft

About this trail

Name: Fremont Saddle and Weaver's Needle Loop via Peralta Canyon Trail and Cave Trail trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Peralta Canyon Trail, Pinal County, Arizona, United States (33.39765 -111.34786)

End: Bluff Spring Trail, Pinal County, Arizona, United States (33.39833 -111.34720)

Coordinates: 33.39765 -111.36511 33.42066 -111.34551

Topography: Pinal County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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Distance: 3.1 mi • Elevation gain: 978 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,159 ft

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Superstition Wilderness. #Hiking #Cave #Mountain #Nature

Distance: 3.1 mi • Elevation gain: 978 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,182 ft

Gear up for your next adventure:

🥇GPS Hiking Watch - Multi‑sport GPS watch with navigation and trail tracking
🥄Camping Utensil Set - Lightweight utensils for outdoor meals
🦺Reflective Outdoor Gear - Safety gear for low‑light conditions
📡GPS Antenna Upgrade - Enhance GPS reception in remote terrain
🧣Hiking Neck Gaiter - Multi‑use neck protection for outdoor weather

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