Peralta Canyon lies within Arizona’s Tonto National Forest on the backside of Superstition Mountain in the Superstition Mountains. It is widely known as a popular hiking destination, with a single trail following the canyon to Fremont Saddle at its upper end. Its significance comes from its setting within one of central Arizona’s most recognizable mountain landscapes and from the easy route it provides into the rugged terrain behind Superstition Mountain. For visitors seeking outdoor recreation in this part of the forest, the canyon has remained one of the area’s noted destinations.