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Gems in Phoenix Metro - 2

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This view gives you an idea of the creek valley, one of the basins, and the general terrain along the Hieroglyphics Trail.

Hieroglyphs

(20) Apache…, AZ

Clouds over the summit of Goldmine Mountain.

Goldmine Mountain Peak

(8) Queen C…, AZ

Recommended Routes in Phoenix Metro - 38

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Sunset over Phoenix while descending Camelback

Camelback Mountain via Cholla Trail

3.2 mi 5.2 km • 1,193' Up 363.49 m Up • 1,190' Down 362.66 m Down

Paradis…, AZ

Tom's Thumb

4.4 mi 7.1 km • 1,084' Up 330.45 m Up • 1,084' Down 330.28 m Down

Rio Verde, AZ

Superstition Ridgeline

11.2 mi 18.1 km • 3,431' Up 1045.89 m Up • 3,286' Down 1001.49 m Down

Apache…, AZ

Along the Peralta Canyon Trail, you'll have a spectacular view of the mountains behind you as you're on your way to Weaver's Needle.

Weavers Needle Loop

12.7 mi 20.4 km • 2,643' Up 805.52 m Up • 2,637' Down 803.87 m Down

Gold Camp, AZ

Hieroglyphic Trail #101

3.0 mi 4.8 km • 571' Up 174.16 m Up • 571' Down 173.96 m Down

Apache…, AZ

It's a gorgeous view from the top of the Black Mesa Trail.

Second Water/Black Mesa/Dutchman Loop

9.3 mi 14.9 km • 994' Up 302.89 m Up • 994' Down 303.06 m Down

Apache…, AZ

Looking towards Ridgeback Overlook from Apache Vista.

Phoenix Sonoran Desert Preserve

5.6 mi 9.0 km • 697' Up 212.42 m Up • 697' Down 212.42 m Down

Cave Creek, AZ

Windgate to Bell Pass Loop

10.5 mi 16.9 km • 2,082' Up 634.74 m Up • 2,081' Down 634.38 m Down

Fountai…, AZ

A pretty break in a winter storm, looking directly west of the trail towards San Tan Mountain. This wash is about 0.5 miles from the south end of the Dynamite Trail.

San Tan Mountains Loop

4.7 mi 7.5 km • 739' Up 225.3 m Up • 738' Down 224.94 m Down

Queen C…, AZ

Phoenix Metro Hiking

1,576 Miles 2,537 Kilometers of Trail
53 Recommended Routes
2 Gems
159 Easy Trails
225 Intermediate Trails
49 Difficult Trails

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Areas Within Phoenix Metro

Carefree and Cave Creek

33 Trails

Chandler

2 Trails

Estrella Mountain Park

Lake Pleasant Regional Park

Phoenix Mountains Preserve

14 Trails

Phoenix Sonoran Desert Preserve

25 Trails

San Tan Mountain Regional Park

11 Trails

Scottsdale

144 Trails

South Mountain Park/Preserve

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Trails in Phoenix Metro - 380

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1.1 mi 1.8 km #1Echo Canyon Summit Trail Difficult Paradise Valley, AZ	Difficult	Paradise Valley, AZ	58
2.4 mi 3.9 km #2Siphon Draw Trail #53 Difficult Apache Junction, AZ	Difficult	Apache Junction, AZ	44
1.1 mi 1.8 km #3Piestewa Peak Summit Trail #300 Difficult Paradise Valley, AZ	Difficult	Paradise Valley, AZ	50
2.5 mi 4.1 km #4Goldmine Trail Intermediate/Difficult Queen Creek, AZ	Intermediate/Difficult	Queen Creek, AZ	14
2.4 mi 3.8 km #5Dynamite Trail Intermediate Queen Creek, AZ	Intermediate	Queen Creek, AZ	7
8.0 mi 12.9 km #6Superstition Ridgeline Trail Very Difficult Apache Junction, AZ	Very Difficult	Apache Junction, AZ	7
1.2 mi 1.9 km #7Mormon Trail Intermediate Guadalupe, AZ	Intermediate	Guadalupe, AZ	23
5.7 mi 9.2 km #8Go John Trail Intermediate/Difficult Cave Creek, AZ	Intermediate/Difficult	Cave Creek, AZ	14
15.6 mi 25.1 km #9Pemberton Loop Trail Intermediate Rio Verde, AZ	Intermediate	Rio Verde, AZ	7
6.2 mi 10.0 km #10Peralta Canyon Trail Intermediate/Difficult Gold Camp, AZ	Intermediate/Difficult	Gold Camp, AZ	13