The Flatiron is a promontory (looking like a flat iron) in the northwest part of the Superstition Mountains, near Apache Junction, Arizona. Adjacent is the highest peak in the Superstitions at 5,024 feet, just over 3,000 feet of elevation gain from the Siphon Draw trailhead in Lost Dutchman State Park. The Siphon Draw trail is a moderate trail that officially ends at a seasonal waterfall, but another trail continues up the steep canyon leading to the Flatiron and the peak behind and to the east. The trail involves steep climbing, scrambling and trail locating with many areas of loose rock or gravel on steep ground that challenges footing... it is mostly identifiable by blue paint markings showing the route. It is definitely not for the faint-of-heart as there are many locations on the trail with that challenging footing and some short portions of rock climbing requiring the use of handholds to get up and over the rocks or cliffs. If, like me, you are challenged by heights, you will feel a great achievement by reaching the top. Climbing this route would not be enjoyable or safe if there was any rainfall, but the payoff is an awesome view from the Flatiron or the peak. Experienced hikers and climbers passed us on the way up and were on the way down before we reached the top. A couple of young hikers passed us going up and wearing shoes with little tread and we fully expected to see them lying at the bottom of some cliff along the way, but they made it. We would never climb this trail without good footwear with good tread and sufficient water. Certainly allow the day for the hike, though others did it in half a day. Starting early helped avoid the heat on the way up. These photos are not "art", since they were taken with my "point and shoot" camera in areas with great contrast... shaded canyon with open and sunny sky beyond. That said, Greg and I found this challenging hike to be a huge endorphin builder. The hike is a significant physical challenge for many guys our age, but the real challenge is mental... convincing yourself that the summit is getting closer and that the payoff is worth it... and it was!