Goldfield Mountains

Looking down Bulldog Canyon, while Dome Mountain looks down on me. It was a bit chilly when I started hiking from Wolverine Gate at 8:20 a.m.

Bulldog Canyon

2022-01-27 Hiking 0

There’s so many diverse places to hike in Arizona that — other than the Mogollon Rim — I figure I am doing well if I […]

It's rare to get the moon in such close proximity and size to a terrestrial object.

Anniversary Arch Loop

2021-02-04 Hiking 0

The Goldfield Mountains are located north of Apache Junction, and south of the Salt River. The Superstition Mountains are literally across the road, on the […]

Preston McMurry gazing out at the Goldfield Mountains.

Dome Mountain

2015-01-23 Hiking 0

Had an idea to hike out to Aylor’s Arch. Checked with Jack to see if he wanted to go, and he suggested exploring the Goldfield […]

Stewart Mountain Dam petroglyphs. This may be more recent.

Goldfield Ovens Loop

2014-03-04 Hiking 0

Did a figure 8 of the northern half of Goldfield Ovens, all of Stewart Mountain Dam Petroglyphs, then the southern half of the Goldfield Ovens […]

Stewart Mountain Dam holds back the Salt River, creating Saguaro Lake. Four Peaks in the distant (left).

Goldfield Ovens Loop

2011-02-26 Hiking 0

Directions: Red Mountain Freeway (202), exit Power Rd. (Go south on Power to McDowell to get a Tonto day pass at the Valero or Shell, […]