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Difficulty
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Moderate
Elevation
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206 m
Distance
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4.5 km
Duration
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1.5-2h
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Bulldog Saddle Trail

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The Bulldog Saddle Trail is a fun, quick hike that starts right from the city limits of Apache Junction, Arizona. The hike takes you to the saddle between Peak 3004 and the ridge beside it. The views are awesome and the hike will get your legs working without being overly strenuous. This is a good pick if you want to feel like you’re in the mountains without having to actually climb one.

Route Description for Bulldog Saddle Trail

The Bulldog Saddle Trail delivers great mountain scenery without requiring you to climb a mountain and without needing to go very far out of town for those in the Apache Junction area. Departing right from the edge of town, it feels very remote for an easily accessible hike.

This route isn’t very well-signed despite its convenient location, so we recommend referring to a GPS track if it’s your first time out. Additionally, this trail doesn’t offer much relief in the way of shade and it can get scorchingly hot in this part of Arizona. Bring lots of water, wear sunscreen, and pop a hat on.

This is an especially enjoyable hike when the wildflowers are in bloom, which tends to be around late spring. While mostly used by hikers, trail runners also favor this route and may pass by you as you explore.

Park at the end of N Meridian Drive in the parking area. Head out on the obvious trail, keeping right onto Bulldog Saddle Tail. If you accidentally take the trail on the left, no worries, they rejoin soon enough.

The route is fairly flat to begin with. All warmed up, you’ll begin to climb beside the east side of Peak 3004. The ascent is short, but it is a bit rocky. At the saddle, take a moment to enjoy the view before turning around and retracing your steps.

Getting to the Bulldog Saddle Trail Trailhead

The trailhead for the Bulldog Saddle Trail is near the northern terminus of N Meridian Drive.

Route Information

  • Backcountry Campground:

    No

  • When to do:

    October-May

  • Pets allowed:

    Yes - On Leash

  • Family friendly:

    Yes, but not for pushchairs

  • Route Signage:

    Poor

  • Crowd Levels:

    High

  • Route Type:

    Out and back

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