Hewitt Station Road

The Hewitt Station Road event site is located approximately 30 miles southeast of Apache Junction, just north of the Boyce Thompson Arboretum. The start/finish is located at one of the many trailheads along the 800-mile long Arizona Trail. The location at the base of the Superstition Mountains is an excellent example of rugged, high-desert terrain. The views of the mountains in every direction are spectacular. The site is a very picturesque location to practice your orienteering skills.

• Take the Superstition Freeway (US 60) east through Apache Junction, towards Globe.
• About 0.7 miles after milepost 222, you will come to the turnoff for the Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Turn left (north) at this point. Do not enter the Arboretum.
• Drive on the gravel road for about 100 meters north to an intersection. Turn left (west) onto FR 357.
• At 0.4 miles on FR 357, stay right to continue on FR 357.
• The event start/finish is about 0.3 miles further, at the trailhead for the Arizona Trail, on the north side of Forest Road 357.