Along the way it passes through the high Sonoran Desert, the remains of the abandoned town of Pinal, and the riparian forest along Queen Creek, all while under the gaze of the majestic Picketpost Mountain to the south and Apache Leap to the east.

Along the way you will find numbered stations on posts where you can use this brochure to learn more about the history and environment of this uniquely beautiful area.

"[4][5][6] After an abortive settlement by troops under General George Stoneman from November 1870 to August 1871 the area was developed by prospectors and ranchers.

[7] The nearby Silver Queen mine continued and gradually became a better producer of copper, forming the basis of the town site of Superior by 1900.

[2] Celia Ann "Mattie" Blaylock, once Wyatt Earp's common law wife lived in Pinal City.