We did a loop hike around Weaver Needle in the Superstition Wilderness east of Phoenix Arizona. We started on the Peralta Trail, turned by Black Top Mesa and came back along the Dutchman Trail, Terrapin Trail and the Bluff Springs Trail, for a 12.5 mile loop with 2,700 ft overall gain.
I loved the red rock formations going up to the saddle along the Peralta Trail.
looking back to the south
another look back towards the south
lots of cacti in this area
Weavers Needle from the saddle on the Peralta Trail
some water along the trail
Weavers Needle from the west side of the loop 
some cacti killed by a fire
another view of Weavers Needle
colorful rocks to the north 
another rock formation
Black Top Mesa
near the junction with the Dutchman Trail
lots of tall saguaro cacti here
The second half of the loop seemed much harder, going up and down over 3 saddles, a pass and two hills in the hot afternoon sun.
nearing the junction with the Terrapin Trail
more views of Weavers Needle as we head south along the Terrapin Trail.
Once we crossed over Bluff Saddle, we were back in among the red rock formation
the teddybear cholla had lots of new growth
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