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Descent from Thompson Peak
In Arizona Trails, Central Arizona, Greater Phoenix Area, McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Gateway to Thompson Peak via Bell Pass

This is a big one, folks – one of the best hiking workouts you can get in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve …
Sunrise on Lost Dog Wash
In Arizona Trails, Central Arizona, Greater Phoenix Area, McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Lost Dog Wash to Ringtail Loop Trail

The Lost Dog Wash – Ringtail Loop trail is a nearly three mile loop that can be used for a 1-hour …
Ross Leap at Pinnace Peak
In Hiking Guides

Why Hike? Top Reasons to Get off the Treadmill and onto the Trail

  If your workout involves a lot of staring at a television screen while walking on a belt, it may be time …
Picacho Peak
In Arizona Trails, Central Arizona

Picacho Peak State Park: Sunset Trail to the Peak

Picacho Peak State Park is relatively small at 3,747 acres, but it contains the iconic Picacho Peak, a lone craggy southwestern …
Sunrise Trail near the Saddle
In Arizona Trails, Central Arizona, Greater Phoenix Area, McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Sunrise Trail

Hiking the Trail There are several variations on this trail theme, and in this blog post I have described five ways to slice …
Andrews Kinsey Trail
In Arizona Trails, Central Arizona, Greater Phoenix Area, McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Sunrise to Andrews Kinsey and Optional Western Loop Trail

This hike is a wonderful way to see the interior of the southern part of McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and it …
Gateway Trailhead
In Arizona Trails, Central Arizona, Greater Phoenix Area, McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Gateway Loop Trail

Hiking the Trail The Gateway Loop is Gateway’s namesake trail, and it provides a moderately challenging hike which gives the …
In Hiking Guides

Staying Safe on a Desert Hike (You’re Doing it Wrong)

Hiking in a desert landscape with its sweeping, wide open views, iconic rock formations and unique foliage is an experience …
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