Flatiron is one of the most popular day hikes in the Superstition Wilderness, just outside of Phoenix, AZ. You never know what youll see until you make the trip. ", Siphon Draw Trail to Flatiron Summit in the Superstitions, For the latest local news, download the FOX 10 News app. Spring wild flowers bloom in the Sonoran desert's Superstition Mountains on March 25, 2017, at the Lost Dutchman State Park in Arizona. Andrew Thomas told KPHO-TV he spent three months as a missionary with Jacobson in 2020. No other details about the incident have been released. Bulgers advice? Flatiron via Siphon Draw It was May. The Flatiron Peak is one of several fantastic hikes at the Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area, near Hope. A lot of hikers choose to head back rather than try to scramble up the worn-smooth surface of the Basin to the next part of the trail. (Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images). Conflicting online reports muddle the risk level and time requirement. "We're going to see him again.". Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. A hiker trying to take a photo on an Arizona mountaintop slipped and fell to his death, authorities said. He has a B.A. This hike requires great stamina. "He slipped and fell," Police Sgt. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. This was unkempt wilderness and it did not suffer fools gladly. Peoble. Get the latest updates in news, food, music and culture, and receive special offers direct to your inbox. FOX 10's Matt Galka reports. It is unclear whether Jacobson took this route, but a description on the website notes there have been several rock slides in the area. From the point of the sign on this map, it's about 2.5 very steep and challenging miles up Siphon Draw Trail to The Flatiron. Very sad, very unfortunate," said Guzman. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. Managing and conserving Arizona's natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people, both in our parks and through our partners. The friend called 911 at about 12:45 a.m. He slipped and fell, Sgt. At the end of the exit ramp keep left at the fork, enter the traffic circle, and take the exit for Brown Rd East. 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First published on January 27, 2022 / 6:46 AM. Many give up. I went up with an 80 oz Hydropak, two additional bottles of water, a bottle of an electrolyte drink, and snacks, and came down with empty containers and wrappers. Flatiron via Siphon Draw Trail is a very challenging day hike in the Superstition Mountains. Our expository features, narratives, profiles, and investigative features keep our 385,000 readers in touch with the Valley's latest trends, events, personalities and places. Richard. It also helps protect your hands if you slip, which we all did. A hiker in Arizona was found dead after he fell from a hiking trail along the Apache Junction, officials said. . Market data provided by Factset. Visit a participating park or purchase your pass online, andcreateyour own stories! Updated: 5:22 PM MST January 26, 2022 PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. Authorities say a hiker camping on Flatiron peak in the Superstition Mountains east of Phoenix was found dead after apparently slipping. 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Jacobson reportedly fell while trying to take a picture. or redistributed. Everyone could use a bit of coaching. People don't tend to fall off the trails at Grand Canyon because they're pretty focused. "Mr. Jacobson went to go take a photograph with himself and the city skyline in the background, and he lost his footing, and he slipped, and he fell," Sergeant Doug Peoble with Pinal County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue, told CBS affiliate KPHO-TV. You gotta be super focused about being next to the edge, and not just at the rim. "I hike with a friend and just pay attention to the surroundings and whats around you. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. Reverse Flatiron is an adventurous alternative to the traditional hike to the top of Flatiron. An Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter helped recover Jacobson's body, the office said. 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"I can tell you that during our investigation, there no signs of foul play. We were around 15, 14, and 12 and were decent hikers but not serious at all. From Phoenix, drive east on US60 and exit on Idaho Road. All rights reserved. A hiker in Arizona was found dead after he fell from a hiking trail along the Apache Junction, officials said. "He slipped and fell," said Pinal County Sheriff's Office Sgt. The Superstitions are a sculptural mountain range formed by intense volcanic activity that pushed the rock straight up from the earth. This is not a good place to be prideful., If You Go Share Them by March 3. Careers, The Boulder County Sheriff's Office online press release archive goes back to July 2015 just over two years and during that period, we found a slew of accounts about rescues, with at least six in Eldorado Canyon State Park and others at places such as Boulder Canyon, Boulder Falls, Flagstaff Mountain, Fern Canyon and Paiute Peak. Once you leave the highway, take a right, then turn right again to park on a gravel road, just below a highway maintenance shed. From the information kiosk, take the Flatiron Rock Trail on the right (An option is to go left on the Ancient Juniper Loop - see the Ancient Juniper Loop Hike - and rejoin the Flatiron Rock Trail later). local news and culture, Michael Roberts For hikers Shirley Guzman and Corrie Ulrich, who were hitting the trail for an evening walk, the tragedy emphasized the importance of safety when out and about. Preferably with ankle support as there are a lot of loose rocks on the trail. Getting to the top of the landform that juts out 2,500 feet above Lost Dutchman State Park in Apache Junction is challenging - it does not give up its bragging rights easily. Your email address will not be published. 3-D video overview of the hike to Flatiron Peak via . Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Climbing gloves would be helpful during the last mile as you are climbing up and over rocks and boulders. "I spent all my waking hours with Richard, so I got to know him pretty wellhe was an outdoorsman, hunter, hiker. 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