YOUR INSPIRING ADVENTURE STARTS HERE IN SUPERIOR, ARIZONA

If you love unspoiled nature and rich heritage, visit Superior: a picturesque, largely undiscovered gem that offers pristine desert experiences at the world-renowned Boyce Thompson Arboretum, top-notch outdoor adventures in an epic setting, unique annual festivals put on by a forward-thinking community, an authentic, budding culinary and art scene, and educational opportunities for the entire family.

Since Route 60 will take you right to and through Superior, we wanted to give you a major reason to do a very long detour and explore this special mountain town. We have listed out and linked up 60 things to do in and around Superior! You will be surprised by how much there is to do here. Here’s some of our favorites:

#1 Hike all 5 segments of the Legends of Superior Trails

The Legends of Superior Trails (LOST) is a 11.65-mile-long hiking, biking and equestrian recreational trail that travels through Superior, Arizona, and the beautiful Sonoran Desert 60 miles east of the Phoenix metro area. The trail creates a connection from the stunning Arizona National Scenic Trail, through Superior to the rugged Queen Creek Canyon. Along the way, it passes through the riparian forest of the majestic Picketpost Mountain to the south and the Apache Leap to the east. The LOST is divided into five segments, each with a slightly different character. All segments are open for hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian use. Complete all the LOST segments!

#2 Explore desert plants from around the world at Boyce Thompson Arboretum

Boyce Thompson Arboretum holds collections of desert plants from around the world. The collections include plants from the United States, Mexico, Australia, Madagascar, India, China, Japan, Israel, South America, the Middle East, Africa, the Mediterranean, and the Arabian Peninsula. It's a world-class attraction that is not to be missed when visiting Superior.

#33 Capture the Magic Hour

It's hard to pick a bad spot to spend that golden hour. Just make sure your camera is charged and ready to take some beautiful sunset pics from just about anywhere in Superior. Bonus points for a beautiful mountain backdrop.

Check out the list and start making plans for your next Superior adventure!

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