Apache Junction, Arizona
Lost Dutchman Sunrise Loop
A saguaro-lined morning 45 minutes from your door.
Closures & alerts
Checking official closures and alerts…
Straight from the managing agency, but postings lag. Always call or check the park page the week you go.
Moderate
Difficulty
4.8 mi
Distance
1,100 ft
Elevation
0.75 h
Drive time
Oct – Apr
Best season
Trail map
Trail to take
Lost Dutchman Sunrise Loop — 4.8 mi · Moderate
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Overview
The easiest big-feeling morning in the Valley. Treasure Loop climbs into the shadow of the Superstitions and drops you back at the car before it gets hot.
Permits: State park day-use fee, $10 per vehicle.
Where to get your permit
- Lost Dutchman State Park
Day-use fee paid at the gate or online.
Fees, lottery dates and quotas change every season — confirm on the agency page before you plan around them.
Where to camp or stay
Popular sites open on a booking window months ahead and sell out fast.
Highlights
Golden hour on the Praying Hands
March poppy bloom
Cactus wren chorus at dawn
Suggested itinerary
Morning
Treasure Loop
Park at Cholla, hike counter-clockwise for the best light, breakfast in Apache Junction after.
Packing list
Checked against your gear closet — 3 items to sort out.
- 2L water
- Sun hat
- Trail shoes
- Snack
Add gear for this trip
Suggestions shift with the trip length, activities and the forecast above.
2 L
Per person, per day
2 L
Heaviest carry
4.4 lb
Water weight (2.2 lb/L)
4.4 lb
Gear 0.0 lb + water
- Sources unconfirmed — this assumes one mid-day refill. Check conditions before you go.
Food plan
- Coffee in a thermos
- Breakfast burrito for the summit rock
Weather & conditions
Next few days
National Weather Service
Alerts & notices
No active National Weather Service alerts for this location.
State Park · Lost Dutchman State Park
- • Summer trailhead closures during excessive heat warnings.
Land-manager notices are curated; the Forest Service and Park Service don't publish an open alerts feed, so confirm on the official page before you drive.
Nearby camping
Gear recommendations
Know before you go. Routes, distances, elevation and conditions shown here are estimates and may be inaccurate or out of date. Trail conditions change, and closures happen. Check with the managing land agency, carry a topographic map and compass or GPS, tell someone your plans, and know your limits — you're responsible for your own safety in the outdoors.