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id: "2058"
name: Apache Trail Historic Road
distance: "41.5"
duration: Allow about five hours to drive this byway
description: The Apache Trail Historic Road was used by Salado Indians as a migration route. The route follows the Salt River and is near the Roosevelt Dam and Superstition Wilderness area.
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websites:
  - url: https://www.americansouthwest.net/arizona/apache_trail/index.html
    name: The American Southwest
  - url: https://www.thearmchairexplorer.com/arizona/apache_trail_historic_road.php
    name: The Armchair Explorer
attractions:
  - url: https://hannaganmeadow.com/
    name: Hannagan Meadow Lodge
  - url: https://www.fs.usda.gov/tonto/
    name: Tonto National Forest
designations:
  - National Forest Scenic Byway
  - Arizona State Scenic Byway
states:
  - AZ
ll:
  - -111.550117
  - 33.41476800000004
bounds:
  - - -111.550117
    - 33.41476800000004
  - - -111.15280199999995
    - 33.67264200000005
books: "978-1426219054"

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This historic road covers some of the most rugged terrain in Arizona. The land surrounding the road rises steeply to the north to form the Four Peaks Wilderness Area and to the south to form the Superstition Wilderness Area. Steep-sided canyons, rock outcroppings and magnificent geologic formations are all along the road. Water played a major role in creating the beauty of the area, and it also provides numerous opportunities for recreation. Fish Creek Canyon is perhaps the most awe-inspiring section. The road hangs on the side of this high-walled canyon and winds its way along tremendous precipices that sink sheer for hundreds of feet below.