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Showdown on Main Pitmaster Challenge

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Come join us for this great Annual BBQ Competition in Downtown Florence, Arizona, the first weekend of November. Right on Main St. the street will be closed off, and will have lots of great BBQ Teams there competing for Top Pitmaster and their share of the $5000 Purse.
Come on out and join us.
It's going to be a great, fun & tasty event. We will have Entertainment, Food Trucks, Beer Garden and lots more going on.

Showdown on Main Pitmaster Challenge

Address : Main St. Lost Dutchman State Park AZ
Phone : 520-868-4496    (Always call and confirm events.)

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Lost Dutchman State Park Hiking Trails

Lost Dutchman State Park Trails
Please use caution when hiking at the park. Those planning to use the longer trails should carry a topographic map. Each person should carry at least one gallon of drinking water per day. Remember summer temperatures often exceed 100°F.

The park is located 5 mi. north of Apache Junction, off of AZ 88 (the old Apache Trail), at the base of the Superstition Mountains.

Treasure Loop Trail: Length 2.4 miles round trip, rated moderate, elevation change of 500 feet. It terminates at either picnic area.

Prospector's View Trail: Length 0.7 miles, rated moderate. It connects Siphon Draw Trail with Treasure Loop Trail also connects with Jacob's Crosscut Trail.

Jacob's Crosscut Trail: Trail runs 0.8 miles along the base of the mountain, rated easy. It connects Treasure Loop Trail with Prospector's View Trail, and continues 4.5 miles past the park area along the base of the Superstitions.

Siphon Draw Trail: 3.2 miles round trip, a very scenic hike, this trail winds up into a canyon known as Siphon Draw. It is possible to hike up the Flatiron, although it is not a designated, maintained trail all the way. It's advised that only experienced hikers in good shape attempt to hike to the top, as the climb is steep and difficult to follow. Allow at least five hours to the Flatiron and back.

Discovery Trail: Connects the campground and day use areas. Features information signs, a wildlife pond, bird feeder and viewing bench.

Park Area Attractions

Apache Junction 10

Florence 14

Superior 2

Gilbert 4

Mesa 48

Phoenix 54

Scottsdale 58

Park Area Events

Apache Junction 7

Florence 4

Gilbert 2

Mesa 11

Phoenix 23

Scottsdale 10

Park Area Businesses

Apache Junction 40

Florence 22

Superior 3

Gilbert 31

Mesa 244

Phoenix 395

Scottsdale 218