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[Teddi R.]

I have been looking at the Gold Canyon area for quite some time via internet.. So far, I love what I am seeing.  Can anyone provide detailed information about this area?  I know that there is recreation available in the Superstition Mtns. but what else does this community provide?  How are the neighorhoods?  Crime?  Shopping?  Doctors/Hospitals?  Last winter husband and I were in Mesa, liked it however a little on the "busy" side for us traffic wise.  Is Gold Canyon a little less? 

Thank you so much for any info. 

Regards

[New2Az]

My cousins live in Gold Canyon.  It is out there -- close to the Superstition Mountains, but connected by a major highway.  It is beautiful, fanatstic views, quiet, single family homes, nice landscaping for Az.  Not many stores and such yet.  Lots of critters - snakes, scorpions, cayotes, gila monsters, etc.  Have to be careful with pets. 

[Teddi R.]

Thanx for your reply.  Lots of critters, WHAT?!  I can handle most but I think ya lost me when you said scorpions and snakes.  Do the residents have any problems with the "critters" getting into their homes?

[New2Az]

My cousins have mentioned close calls in the yard and garage, but I don't recall specifically in the house.    

[Ed Callahan]

I own a house in Peralta Trails, which is a gated community in Gold Canyon.  Since the house is on a wash, with a view fence (great views of the Superstitions), I always thought I would hear of problems with critters, but none of my 3 renters in 7 years has ever mentioned a problem.  I don't even have a pest control service - and there are no problems with bugs or other critters getting in the home. 

[Teddi R.]

Thank you for your reply.  I am definately not a fan of scorpions or other critters.  Ya know, there was a special on the Discovery Network that showed scorpions being a problem IN the homes out there.  The renters eventually moved out as the owner was bitten in her sleep.  YIKES!!  Mercifully she did recover. 

Gold Canyon looks like a beautiful, quiet area.  Planning on coming out this winter (around oct-nov) to check out the area.  I can hardly wait.  I need to get out of Illinois for the winter months due to health reasons.

Thanks again for your reply. 

[Ed Callahan]

Good luck!  I'm from Chicago myself.  Been here 7 years and love it - I also love to visit my former home town when I can ....in the summer time.