# Lost Dutchman State Park: Family Nature Trails & Superstition Mountain Foothills > Place to go for families in the Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler area (AZ). Times are Arizona Time. - When: Open daily 6:00 AM–8:00 PM; Visitor Center open 6:00 AM–5:00 PM (open until 7:00 PM… - Where: Lost Dutchman State Park, 6109 N Apache Trl, Apache Junction, AZ 85119 - Ages: All ages; Native Plant Trail (0.25 miles) is flat and barrier-free for strollers; Treasure Loop Trail (2.4 miles) suitable for older kids; Junior Ranger activity booklets available at visitor center - Price: $10 per vehicle (1–4 adults); $5 per bicycle/pedestrian; children under 14 free; Junior Ranger program included - Schedule: Open daily 6:00 AM–8:00 PM; Visitor Center open 6:00 AM–5:00 PM (open until 7:00 PM Fri–Sun) - Organizer: Arizona State Parks and Trails - Official page: https://azstateparks.com/lost-dutchman - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/lost-dutchman-state-park-family-nature-trails-and-superstition-mountai--listing-955be0940b8ee63d13f4004e ## About Located at the base of the dramatic, towering volcanic cliffs of the Superstition Mountains, Lost Dutchman State Park is steeped in Gold Rush legends and breathtaking Sonoran Desert beauty. Winter brings crisp 65-degree afternoon weather, creating the perfect environment to explore the park's desert plant and wildlife trails with children. The flat, barrier-free 0.25-mile Native Plant Trail is fully accessible for strollers and features interpretive labels explaining how Native Americans utilized saguaros, chollas, and mesquite trees. 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