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“About the Apache Trail, Teddy Roosevelt said it best: “To me, it is the most beautiful panorama nature has created.” This company offers fantastic jeep trips that traverse the trail and venture into the Superstition Mountains. Basic tours last about two hours; gold-panning tours include the basic tour plus a crash course in finding gold and the chance to strike it rich; the company also offers half and full day adventures through some of the most scenic country you’ll ever see. Guided hiking tours are also available.”
Phoenix New Times:Â Best Of
Best 10-Mile Hike
Black Mesa Loop, Superstition Mountains
First Water Trailhead off State Route 88
“There aren’t a lot of cities in this country where you can throw off your business-casual garb after your workday, zip onto a freeway, and be knee-deep in miles of wild desert. If you’re into hiking, Phoenix totally rocks. And when you can really take your time with an all-day hike, we recommend you ditch your weekday trail and head to the outskirts for some of the most breathtaking beauty you can imagine. The Black Mesa Loop in the Superstition Mountains is an absolute must. Be sure to do it in the cool month of February. That is your best chance to catch the trail when it’s at its most stunning, with rushing, rocky streams and a healthy green desert. The trail features awesome views of Four Peaks, Weaver’s Needle rock formation, a cholla forest, Boulder Canyon, and dramatic rock cliffs.”
Backpacker Magazine :Â Best Backpacking in Arizona
Our comprehensive guide to the best backpacking you can find in Arizona.
by: Annette McGivney
Superstition Wilderness
“You’ll encounter everything from sycamore trees to saguaro cactus in this rugged Sonoran Desert and Superstition Mountains area just outside Phoenix. Connect the Reavis Ranch and Rogers Canyon Trails for a 15-mile loop through an abandoned apple orchard, an old homestead, and a mountaintop pine forest, not to mention plenty of cactus-filled desert.”
The experienced outfitter guides of Apache Trail tours will weave the trails and the tales. Experience the grandeur and diversity as you step through a gateway into the past. Marvel at this land filled with riches, history and lore.
A picture is worth a thousand words. Being there…….priceless! Call (480) 982-7661 to reserve your memorable experience today.
Not traveling with a daypack or stick? Not to worry – we have loaner equipment as well as items you can purchase to use again on another adventure.
Testimonials
To Smokey Bill,
I wanted to send this to you on behalf of my wife & I for such an informative tour.
We look forward to our next visit & we hope to meet you again on our future vacations here in Arizona.
Thanks again & all the best.
John & Nenette
Louisianna
Many thanks for taking such great care of our group – they had an absolute blast and so did I! It was EXACTLY what we wanted. A job extremely well done. We were all very impressed!
C. King
Chandler, AZ
Thank you so much for an awesome experience. Our jeep tour with Apache Trail Tours was a great event and everyone enjoyed. The food, company and knowledge of your co-workers was wonderful.
Jody G.
Bloomington, Mn.
To Rattlesnake Phil,
We just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed the jeep ride. It was the highlight of our vacation and something we won’t soon forget!
Wendy M.
Lititz, PA
I want to comment on the excellence of the jeep tour. We had an incredible guide, Britannica Pat. He was so knowledgeable and tuned into our comfort. It made the experience for my husband’s 65th. birthday very special. Thank you,
M. Wisenski
What a wonderful jeep tour and dinner. Thank you for the experience of the Apache Trail and Goldfield Ghost Town. Rattlesnake Phil is a true asset – we learned so much!
Kristi
I am so grateful for the personal tour through the desert. It was a terrific experience! You can’t put dollar values on an experience so precious. I was lucky to find someone so knowledgeable of the desert!
Renae
The Academy of Travel & Tourism senior class would like to thank you for all of the time and hard work that you invested in our Senior Trip. Your dedication helped make our trip an unforgettable experience. We also appreciate the opportunity that was provided for us in being able to experience Arizona and all it has to offer.
Miami Fl Senior High
We are writing to let you know how much we enjoyed our tour. We found the views breathtaking and your guide very informative and knowledgeable of the plant life and the history of the area. We are recommending to all that we know that will be visiting Arizona that it should be a must in their plans that they partake in one of your tours!
Bud & Sharon A.
Lannon, MI
On behalf of our company I would like to thank you for a fun off-road desert jeep tour ride. Our party had many nice compliments to say about this tour. A good time was had by everyone.
Sally R.
Phoenix, AZ
I am just writing to tell you what a fantastic time I had last Friday and to thank you for taking me on such a lovely adventure.
The desert and the mountains are just beautiful and I feel so lucky to have enjoyed them so close up. Your guide, Flapjack, was just super. He was knowledgeable, friendly, informative and pleasant. He was a great companion for the excursion.
Karen D.
Embry-Riddle
Prescott,Az.
Thanks so much for the fantastic jeep tour yesterday. Pat was an excellent guide (truly encyclopedic!) and we had a great time.
Mary
Az. Office of Tourism
Your Geo-Caching tour was an absolute blast and we have been raving about it to our office. The whole day was amazing.
R. Geiger & K. Bloomquist
Tempe Convention & Visitors Bureau
What a phenomenal hike! We wanted a hike that would challenge us and Apache Trail Tours delivered. The panoramic 360 degree views from the top of the Superstition Mountains was absolutely breathtaking and made the strenuous climb worth it!
Charlie J.
Missouri
Thank you so much for your gracious hospitality during our fabulous jeep tour on the 28th. What a great time! We will definitely recommend your company to all our groups.
Maryanne B.
Pennsylvania
Thanks for the fabulous jeep tour. Our guide was awesome and we really learned a lot about the history and nature of Arizona.
Kim W.
Az. Biltmore Resort & Spa
Your desert tour was fantastic! The kids said they thought it was better than the Indiana Jones ride at Disneyland
Courtney S
California
