Small Town Tucked Away By the Superstitions
Gold Canyon is a town on the very eastern edge of the Phoenix metro. It is technically an unincorporated city located east of Apache Junction and pays Pinal County taxes and services. There are about 10,000 people living in Gold Canyon, with a nice mix of retirement and family communities. Gold Canyon has a several mile gap from its nearest neighbor (Apache Junction) and is otherwise bordered on all sides by various federal and state lands, making it a quiet and somewhat secluded place with excellent views of the Superstition Mountains and easy access to great hiking trails, natural wildlife running through your yard such as quail, rabbits, and dove, and a very starry night due to the limited number of street lights.
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Perhaps the best reason to live in Gold Canyon is its proximity to the Superstition Mountains. There are several great hiking trails leading into literally hundreds of miles of open federal land that you could spend the rest of your lifetime exploring. From the ever popular Peralta trails, to Hieroglyphics trail, to the uber-popular Instagram photo location known as the Wave Cave, you will love the nearby expanse that makes the area feel so wild. Also, Canyon Lake is a mere 20 minutes from town, one of the most spectacular lakes on the Salt River system. There also 2 golf courses in the city limits, and many more in nearby Apache Junction and Mesa.
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Nancy Drew
Gold Canyon resident: 25 years
Homes sold: 14
Hobbies: knitting, bird-watching, hiking
Gold Canyon is an amazing little enclave that is close enough to major shopping, dining, golf, hiking, and all the amenities that the southeast Valley has to offer. It is quiet, starry, and relaxing. You’ll love living in Gold Canyon!