Massacre Grounds Trail
State: Arizona
Location: Lost Dutchman State Park
Length, One-Way: 3 miles
Trail Type: Out and Back
Best Season: Year-Round
Difficulty: Moderate
Usage: Moderate
Oak Creek, Coconino Forest
Trail Information
The Massacre Grounds Trail is a remote desert hike in Lost Dutchman State Park. The trail provides hikers with an excellent view of Weaver’s Needle and other massive rock formations. This trail is even more enjoyable after good rains, when water is present and waterfalls cascade from the cliffs. The Massacre Grounds Trail crosses several other trail so there are many options for longer hikes or loops. You can contact the park office in advance of your hike for maps of the many interconnecting trails.
Directions
From Apache Junction:
Drive about 6 miles north on Highway 88 to the First Water Trailhead Road. Turn right on Forest Road 78 and travel for another mile to a dirt road. Turn right on Massacre Grounds Road and go 0.7 miles to a parking area.
Popularity: 2% [?]
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December 28, 2009
I tried to hike his tral, Massacre on Christmas Eve (12/24/2009) and it appears the Forest Service has blocked the road and put no parking signs. I made the hike in April 2009 and wanted to take my kids again, but were unable to make the last .7 miles to the parking area and were forced to make another day hike in search of Santa’s lost workshop.