I had the opportunity to go home over a long weekend and hike to Reavis Ranch with some good friends. Reavis Ranch is deep in the Superstition Mountains. It was once the settlement of an old hermit named Elisha Reavis. When he wasn't fending off indigenous marauders, Reavis cultivated the land and sold his produce in the nearby mining towns. Apple trees populate the little valley where the recluse once settled. The apples are small but sweet, and it seems that we picked the right time for our trip since there were plenty of apples. The hike to the camp site and orchards was a little more physically demanding than I expected - and I also discovered that my own physical conditioning was more pitiful than I anticipated - but it was not the most strenuous hike I've done. It totaled approximately seven miles one way with quite a few switch-backs. Overall, it is a hike that I highly recommend in an area that is both scenic and historic.
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