The Apache Trail (State Route 88) winds from Apache Junction to the Globe - Miami area, and includes some of central Arizona's most scenic terrain, seen here from one of the viewpoints.  This view, looking northeast, shows some of the massive ash layers within the Tortilla Caldera, part of the .
   Part of the route is gravel, and it is not an old Apache Indian road, but that doesn't prevent it from making a great day-trip from the Phoenix or Scottsdale areas.  There is not much in the way of civilization along the way, so take food and water, and make sure you have enough fuel.  Also, do not attempt this road in a long or wide vehicle, or with a trailer -- you will see why when you get into the middle of it!
 
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   See the GeoHistory page if you want to know more about why the landscape looks the way it does, or return to the map of "The Superstition Mountains" for more view locations.
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