GATEWAY TO PASSAGE 17: Alamo Canyon and PASSAGE 18: Reavis Canyon
Set in an area with a rich mining history and cultural significance, Superior sits between the impressive mass of Picketpost Mountain and the cliffs of Apache Leap. Superior was the first Gateway Community to construct a connector trail to link the community to the AZT. See next page for more information about the Legends of Superior Trail (LOST).
ELEVATION 2,888 feet
POPULATION 2,896
POST OFFICE 25 North High School Avenue, 85173, 520-689-5790
INTERNET VENUES Superior Public Library, 99 Kellner Avenue, 520-689-2327
Circle K, 831 South Western Avenue, 520-689-5404
Family Dollar, 580 West US Highway 60, 520-689-5480
Save Money Market, 420 West Main Street, 520-689-2265
Superior Farmers Market, 798 West US Highway 60, 520-689-5845
Hike from the AZT along the LOST to the town of Superior, a historic mining town well known for its natural resources.
Buckboard City Café, 1111 West US Highway 60, 520-689-5800: Home to the World’s Smallest Museum (see below).
Edwardo’s Pizzaria, 701 Belmont Avenue, 520-689-2628
Jade Grill, 639 US Highway 60, 520-689-2885, jadegrillasianbbq.com
Los Hermanos, 835 West US Highway 60, 520-689-5465
Copper Mountain Motel, 577 West Kiser Street, 520-689-2886: Friendly staff will accept packages. Wi-Fi in rooms, laundry facilities.
Boyce Thompson Arboretum, 37615 US Highway 60, 520-689-2811, arboretum.ag.arizona.edu: Founded in the 1920s, Arizona’s oldest and largest botanical garden is a great place to visit if you want to learn more about the many strange and wonderful plants of the world’s deserts.
Legends of Superior Trail (LOST): The LOST connects the Arizona National Scenic Trail (AZT) to the town of Superior via a 6-mile interpretive trail. The trail goes through historic Pinal City, abandoned in 1891.
Queen Creek and Devil’s Canyon: Some of central Arizona’s greatest rock climbing can be found along the rhyolite cliffs near Superior. Devil’s Canyon is a world-class canyoneering destination, featuring Arizona’s largest natural plunge pools.
World’s Smallest Museum, 1111 West US Highway 60, worldssmallestmuseum.com: Discover what wonders await at this curiosity next to the Buckboard City Café.