It was a discouraging start to our hike on the L.O.S.T. (Legends of Superior Trail) trail out of Superior, 40 min east of Apache Junction; "gale force" winds (15mph / 25kph ?) were roaring through the canyon at the trailhead when we started about 9 am but became quieter in various sections and didn't feel so abusive as the temperature climbed above 60F / 16C. We almost gave up on the hike!
The trail follows the original 1920s alignment of US Highway 60 from the town of Superior up the lower portion of scenic Queen Creek Canyon to the historic Claypool Tunnel (1919). It's about a 2 mile / 3 km climb up to the tunnel and then an easy stroll down!
Rose Lynn and our condo friend Louise huddled against the chilling wind.
Large gusts would make us think about our balance!
Scene from the tunnel looking over the rugged Queen Creek valley,
a water tank and our path leading down under the the current Hwy 60 bridge (seen in the previous shot)
Soon, all three of us were relieved to be out of the wind, enjoying lunch at Sun Flour Market on the historic Main St. of Superior (a copper mining community). Tomato Bisque soup, sandwiches and carrot cake hit the spot!
Historic Main St. Superior looking SW towards Picketpost Mountain
(borrowed photo)
Historic Main St looking SE with the dramatic Apache Leap
in the left background (borrowed photo)
Sun Flour Market is in the white building with the burgundy truck at front
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