Canyon Lake and Tortilla Flats

Canyon Lake is being drained so a safety inspection of the dam can be performed. Let’s go check out and see if there really is a canyon under all that water. Afterwards, we will head to Tortilla Flat for lunch.

Tortilla Flat
Nestled deep in the Superstition Mountains in the Arizona Sonoran Desert sits Tortilla Flat.
Back in 1904, it was established as a town and stagecoach stop. Interesting fact Tortilla Flat is the oldest operating stagecoach town in Arizona.
Offering a unique small-town experience for eating, drinking, shopping, and exploring the history and legends of the Tonto National Forest, Apache Trail, and the Lost Dutchman's Gold.

Lunch: Superstition Saloon and Restaurant
At the bar you will find saddles being used as bar stools (makes for a great photo).

Things to do:
Mosey down the boardwalk and visit the little red schoolhouse at the end of town. It's been completely remodeled and shares a wealth of information. Follow the wall clockwise to learn the history of the Superstition Mountains, the Stories of The Lost Dutchman's Gold, and the history of the Native Americans in this area, and their contributions to life in the valley today.

THE COUNTRY STORE
Old-fashioned Country Store offers interesting items. Enjoy a scoop of world-famous Prickly Pear Gelato. Or homemade fudge and warm nuts are also not to be missed.

For more information:
https://www.tortillaflataz.com

There will be two pickup locations:
Phoenix-TBA
Mesa-AMC Mesa Grand 14, 1645 S Stapley Drive, approximately 9a.m.

Travel time from Phoenix is about 1.75 hours. Shared cost for the rental van is:
Six passenger: $32
Ten passenger: $36

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