Photos of a hike to Flatiron on Superstition Mountain

Flatiron is one of three destinations after climbing Siphon Draw. (North Peak, and the Superstition Ridgeline are the other two.) It's a short hike from the top of Siphon Draw. Plan on at an absolute minimum of 15 minutes and 0.5 miles if you're running out of time. It's a good place to take a break although there isn't any shade. Just about the only rocks big enough to sit on are near the western edge.

Once you've been on top of Flatiron, you'll feel a sense of accomplishment everytime you see it when driving by: "I've been up there". There are great views in an arc from the southeast to the north. (For 360° views visit North Peak.) Note that climbing Siphon Draw to Flatiron is strongly discouraged by the Forest Service: "There have been several serious injuries, as people tried to follow a route that climbs up the side of the mountain. Don’t go there."