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Gems in Phoenix Metro - 2

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

Hieroglyphs

(21) Apache…, AZ
gem Favorite Clouds over the summit of Goldmine Mountain.

Goldmine Mountain Peak

(8) Queen C…, AZ

Recommended Routes in Phoenix Metro - 54

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Favorite Bartlett Lake in all its glory - from the Palo Verde Trail
Intermediate

Palo Verde Trail

8.4 mi 13.5 km 251' Up 76.62 m Up 252' Down 76.72 m Down

Rio Verde, AZ
Favorite Dawn from the top of Flatiron Trail
Difficult

Superstition Ridgeline

11.4 mi 18.3 km 3,525' Up 1074.51 m Up 3,377' Down 1029.35 m Down

Apache…, AZ
Favorite Not sure if these carvings/markings in the stone are real or not, but they are protected by a man made wooden barrier, so maybe...
Difficult

South Mountain Park - East Tour

10.1 mi 16.2 km 1,153' Up 351.43 m Up 1,156' Down 352.21 m Down

Guadalupe, AZ
Favorite It's a gorgeous view from the top of the Black Mesa Trail.
Intermediate/Difficult

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
Favorite Hop on the Bursera Trail for a gorgeous look at the Estrella Mountains.
Intermediate

Bursera Loop

5.9 mi 9.5 km 1,007' Up 307.04 m Up 1,007' Down 307.08 m Down

Laveen, AZ
Favorite Enjoy expansive views from the Black Mesa Trail - Dutchman Trail junction
Intermediate/Difficult

Second Water > Boulder Canyon > Dutchman

11.7 mi 18.8 km 987' Up 300.69 m Up 993' Down 302.59 m Down

Apache…, AZ
Favorite This area was subject to fire a few years ago. Although there are few large trees remaining, the snags can be quite beautiful.
Difficult

McFarland Canyon Out-and-Back

15.2 mi 24.5 km 2,527' Up 770.26 m Up 2,527' Down 770.19 m Down

Tonto B…, AZ
Favorite A lovely hillside of Saguaros
Difficult

8A-8B-200 Loop Near Piestewa

3.8 mi 6.0 km 917' Up 279.5 m Up 917' Down 279.63 m Down

Paradis…, AZ
Favorite Third peak outlook
Intermediate/Difficult

Skunk Tank - Cave Creek Loop

10.5 mi 16.8 km 1,661' Up 506.17 m Up 1,661' Down 506.16 m Down

Carefree, AZ

Phoenix Metro Hiking

  • 1,574 Miles 2,533 Kilometers of Trail
  • 54 Recommended Routes
  • 2 Gems Gems
  • 164 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 251 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 81 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Phoenix Metro - 442

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1.0 mi 1.6 km #1Lower Corona de Loma
Intermediate
Guadalupe, AZ
Intermediate
Guadalupe, AZ
3.0 mi 4.8 km #2Bursera Trail
Difficult
Laveen, AZ
Difficult
Laveen, AZ
3.0 mi 4.9 km #3Pyramid Trail
Intermediate
Laveen, AZ
Intermediate
Laveen, AZ
8.8 mi 14.2 km #4Desert Classic Trail
Intermediate
Guadalupe, AZ
Intermediate
Guadalupe, AZ
13.9 mi 22.4 km #5National Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Laveen, AZ
Intermediate/Difficult
Laveen, AZ
4.7 mi 7.6 km #6Alta Trail
Difficult
Laveen, AZ
Difficult
Laveen, AZ
2.4 mi 3.9 km #7Geronimo Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Guadalupe, AZ
Intermediate/Difficult
Guadalupe, AZ
1.2 mi 1.9 km #8Telegraph Pass Trail
Intermediate
Laveen, AZ
Intermediate
Laveen, AZ 10 
1.5 mi 2.4 km #9Pima Canyon Road
Easy/Intermediate
Guadalupe, AZ
Easy/Intermediate
Guadalupe, AZ
1.4 mi 2.2 km #10Dirt Road
Easy
Guadalupe, AZ
Easy
Guadalupe, AZ

Photos of Phoenix Metro - 586

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Mammillaria Grahamii - Arizona Fishhook Cactus
Jul 17, 2018 near Tempe J…, AZ
From 'spines' to 'pines' runners climb from the desert to the cool forests of the Bradshaw Mountains in Crown King, Arizona!
Aug 24, 2018 near New River, AZ
Sunset on Camelback
Mar 8, 2019 near Paradis…, AZ
Sunset over Phoenix while descending Camelback
Mar 8, 2019 near Paradis…, AZ
Moonbow halfway up the initial Carney Spring climb.
Jan 25, 2020 near Apache…, AZ
Moonbow on way up Carney slope.
Jan 25, 2020 near Apache…, AZ
The saddle above Flatiron Trail, lit by the city, about 2:30AM. For me, the moment the camera earned its pack weight.
Jan 25, 2020 near Apache…, AZ
Dawn from the top of Flatiron Trail
Jan 25, 2020 near Apache…, AZ