Phoenix Mountain Preserve Loop
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Route Description for Phoenix Mountain Preserve Loop
The Phoenix Mountain Preserve Loop is a relaxed trail that explores a flatter route in the preserve situated between East Thunderbird and North Cave Creek. This is a good pick for beginners and families with kids because of its forgiving elevation profile. It’s a generally well-kept trail, but it does have some rocky sections.
You’ll need to deal with a bit of traffic noise on this hike, but it’s just one of the few downsides to having hiking areas so easily accessible within the city. Watch your step on rocky sections of trail and make sure you bring water with you while you hike.
From the trailhead, you’ll need to cross the road heading east. Hike to where the loop splits. Our route goes clockwise, so take a left and then go straight through the multi-way junction. You’ll hike alongside the low hills towards the intersection of the two roads. Loop from north to south and then turn west to begin your return trip, hiking towards the large ridge and then taking a right at its base to return to the base of the loop. From here, head back towards the road and the trailhead.
Getting to the Phoenix Mountain Preserve Loop Trailhead
The trailhead for this hike is near the North Mountain Visitor Center off N 7th Street.Route Information
Backcountry Campground:
No
When to do:
October-May
Pets allowed:
Yes - On Leash
Family friendly:
Yes
Route Signage:
Average
Crowd Levels:
Moderate
Route Type:
Loop
Phoenix Mountain Preserve Loop Elevation Graph
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