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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

(21) Apache…, AZ

Clouds over the summit of Goldmine Mountain.

Goldmine Mountain Peak

(8) Queen C…, AZ

Recommended Routes in Phoenix Metro - 54

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Palo Verde Trail

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

Rio Verde, AZ

Superstition Ridgeline

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

Apache…, AZ

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...

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

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

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

Bursera Loop

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

Laveen, AZ

Enjoy expansive views from the Black Mesa Trail - Dutchman Trail junction

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

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

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

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

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
164 Easy Trails
251 Intermediate Trails
81 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

15 Trails

Phoenix Sonoran Desert Preserve

25 Trails

San Tan Mountain Regional Park

11 Trails

Scottsdale

114 Trails

South Mountain Park/Preserve

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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	1
3.0 mi 4.8 km #2Bursera Trail Difficult Laveen, AZ	Difficult	Laveen, AZ	2
3.0 mi 4.9 km #3Pyramid Trail Intermediate Laveen, AZ	Intermediate	Laveen, AZ	5
8.8 mi 14.2 km #4Desert Classic Trail Intermediate Guadalupe, AZ	Intermediate	Guadalupe, AZ	7
13.9 mi 22.4 km #5National Trail Intermediate/Difficult Laveen, AZ	Intermediate/Difficult	Laveen, AZ	6
4.7 mi 7.6 km #6Alta Trail Difficult Laveen, AZ	Difficult	Laveen, AZ	5
2.4 mi 3.9 km #7Geronimo Trail Intermediate/Difficult Guadalupe, AZ	Intermediate/Difficult	Guadalupe, AZ	5
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	5
1.4 mi 2.2 km #10Dirt Road Easy Guadalupe, AZ	Easy	Guadalupe, AZ	1