Flatiron and the Superstition Mountains - Phoenix, Arizona

Flatiron, aka Siphon Draw, is one of the most popular and exhilarating hikes in the Superstition Wilderness. This trail puts you on top of one of the most prominent rock features of the range called Flatiron due to the fact it looks like an upside down iron. If you are looking for an awesome adventure that is very accessible this is the hike for you.
The Flatiron trail begins at the westernmost side of the Superstition Wilderness at the Lost Dutchman's State Park. There is a $5 (as of 3/25/15) day-use fee at the Visitor Center. The trailhead is called Siphon Draw because that is the official name of the trail. It is called Siphon Draw because that is exactly what it is; a draw that siphons down water from the tops of the mountain. Also appropriately nicknamed, Flatiron looks just like an iron protruding nearly 4,800 ft in the air. Because it is a draw for excess rainwater, DO NOT hike this right after a monsoon or rainstorm of any kind. You are literally hiking right through the slick rock that makes up the draw and it would be dangerous to attempt while wet.