Thompson Peak Trail
Trail
2.3 mile
3.8 kilometer
point to point
Difficult
Elevation
Ascent:
0'
0 m
Descent: -1,595' -486 m
High: 3,898' 1,188 m
Low: 2,304' 702 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 13% (7°)
Max Grade: 37% (20°)
Dogs
Unknown
Weather
Current trail conditions
All Clear
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“A super steep climb to the top of Thompson Peak.”
— Tom Dobson
Features
Birding · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife
Description
This trail transitions from the Old Jeep Trail in the Maricopa County Park and ties into the Prospector Trail and Dixie Mine Trail on the McDowell side.
Start down the dirt road heading west from the Dixie Mine and wonder how in the hell they installed a road on such an incredible grade. Sections have been braced with asphalt and concrete to prevent erosion.
Great views of the surrounding area from the summit!
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We need help with the following missing trail information:
Need to Know, Dogs Allowed, Flora & Fauna
Contacts
Land Manager: City of Scottsdale
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