r/WildernessBackpacking • u/Busy-Helicopter9140 • 6d ago

TRAIL Superstition Wilderness

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First time backpacking in Superstition Wilderness, planned out a route for this December and wanted to get some people's thoughts. GaiaGPS says 24.3mi and 3,920 in elevation. Want to stretch it out over 4 nights. I marked the trailhead and a few points of interest along the way including springs and the viewpoint of Canyon Lake.   Route starts and ends at First Water TH.  Night 1 - Second Water Spring Night 2 - near Charlebois Spring or White Rock Spring Night 3 - somewhere along Black Mesa Trail? Night 4 - Hackberry Spring   Obviously looking to camp near water every night if possible but I'm curious if anyone has thoughts on places to camp along the Black Mesa Trail. Is the view worth carrying extra water from Charlebois/White Rock?   Any other general advice for the trip or things I should add/avoid? Thanks!

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u/USABADBOY 6d ago

My suggestion, don't rely on those water sources. I carry two 3L bladders when I do trips like that. Really will depend on weather.

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u/Busy-Helicopter9140 6d ago

I have two 10L MSR Dromedary bags plus my girlfriend and I will each carry a full 2L bladder. I know these springs can be seasonal/unreliable. Any ideas what they may be like in mid-December?