Superstition Peak also known as Superstition 5057 or the Superstition Benchmark is the highest point of the Superstition Ridgeline ( although Mound Mountain is the highest in the entire range). There are a few routes one could take to summit the peak- the shortest established trail being the Hieroglyphics trail at 7.3 miles round trip. The first 1.5 miles of trail are a high traffic area with visitors heading to see the petroglyphs in the canyon. The trail becomes more faint soon after the petroglyphs as it follows a steep drainage with plenty of lose rocks and scratchy brush upward until it meets the Superstition Ridgeline trail. Some of the route along the Ridgeline trail can be difficult to follow with a multitude of social trails and a recent wildfire burn making the route difficult to see. Heading SE on the trail you will pass under the peak itself until you hit a spur on the far SE ridge connecting to the summit itself. From there it's a very short climb with some easy scrambling to the summit. For a roundtrip on the Hieroglyphics trail, simply retrace the route back along the ridge and down Hieroglyphics Canyon but be mindful of loose rocks in the upper canyon on the way down, especially if you're moving at speed.
The summit can also be reached by the Carney Springs trail to the Superstition Ridgeline which is one mile longer round trip (8.3 miles) but a far easier trail to follow and a much easier route to run. You do need to acquire a recreation permit from the Arizona Land Department (easy to buy online) if using the Carney Springs TH.
The peak can also be reached via Siphon Draw and the Superstition Ridgeline although the longer mileage would make it difficult for a fast time compared to using Hieroglyphics or Carney TH.
**There is also a social trail along the S ridgeline of the peak from Hieroglyphics TH that would be the shortest milage of all however for the sake of the delicate desert environment and stewardship taking this route would be in poor style unless it becomes an official maintained trail in the future.
