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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

(23) Apache…, AZ

Clouds over the summit of Goldmine Mountain.

Goldmine Mountain Peak

(8) Queen C…, AZ

Recommended Routes in Phoenix Metro - 64

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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

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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

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Piestewa Peak provides a phenomenal panorama of the Phoenix Metro for all to enjoy.

Piestewa Peak Summit

2.2 mi 3.5 km • 1,018' Up 310.14 m Up • 1,016' Down 309.68 m Down

Paradis…, AZ

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Superstition Ridgeline

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

Apache…, AZ

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Hieroglyphic Trail

3.0 mi 4.8 km • 563' Up 171.68 m Up • 563' Down 171.56 m Down

Apache…, AZ

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Gateway Loop Trail

4.5 mi 7.3 km • 692' Up 211 m Up • 693' Down 211.15 m Down

Fountai…, AZ

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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

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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

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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 (Goldmine-Dynamite Loop)

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

Queen C…, AZ

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Phoenix Metro Hiking

1,067 Miles 1,717 Kilometers of Trail
64 Recommended Routes
2 Gems
166 Easy Trails
270 Intermediate Trails
86 Difficult Trails

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Areas Within Phoenix Metro

Carefree and Cave Creek

26 Trails

Chandler

3 Trails

Estrella Mountain Park

Lake Pleasant Regional Park

Phoenix Mountains Preserve

20 Trails

Phoenix Sonoran Desert Preserve

26 Trails

San Tan Mountain Regional Park

11 Trails

Scottsdale

118 Trails

South Mountain Park/Preserve

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Trails in Phoenix Metro - 458

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1.1 mi 1.8 km #1Echo Canyon Summit Trail Difficult Paradise Valley, AZ	Difficult	Paradise Valley, AZ	61
2.4 mi 3.9 km #2Siphon Draw Trail #53 Difficult Apache Junction, AZ	Difficult	Apache Junction, AZ	49
2.4 mi 3.8 km #3Dynamite Trail Intermediate Queen Creek, AZ	Intermediate	Queen Creek, AZ	10
1.2 mi 1.9 km #4Mormon Trail Intermediate Guadalupe, AZ	Intermediate	Guadalupe, AZ	24
2.5 mi 4.1 km #5Goldmine Trail Intermediate/Difficult Queen Creek, AZ	Intermediate/Difficult	Queen Creek, AZ	14
5.7 mi 9.2 km #6Go John Trail Intermediate/Difficult Cave Creek, AZ	Intermediate/Difficult	Cave Creek, AZ	15
2.0 mi 3.2 km #7Pinnacle Peak Intermediate/Difficult Carefree, AZ	Intermediate/Difficult	Carefree, AZ	17
1.5 mi 2.4 km #8Wind Cave Trail Intermediate/Difficult Apache Junction, AZ	Intermediate/Difficult	Apache Junction, AZ	23
7.8 mi 12.6 km #9Superstition Ridgeline Trail Very Difficult Apache Junction, AZ	Very Difficult	Apache Junction, AZ	7
15.6 mi 25.1 km #10Pemberton Loop Trail Intermediate Rio Verde, AZ	Intermediate	Rio Verde, AZ	7