May | June 2021 Issue
ARIZONA Lifestyle
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8 A ma z i n g Pl aces to Hike in P h oen i x Imagine a city where you were never far away
from your favorite thing to do. For some, this would be roller skating, ax-throwing, local gam-
ing conventions, and so on. Luckily, for those who love hiking trails, no place in the western United States is quite like Phoenix, Arizona.
The Phoenix area is home to many popular hik-
ing trails. So many of these are fit for both expe-
rienced hikers or newbies, alike. The best part of these trails is that they are all so easily acces-
sible. You are never far from a great trail with a
parking lot and beautiful views waiting just for you.
Tom’s Thumb Trail This trail sits on the north face of the McDowell Mountains and has something for everyone. Experienced hikers enjoy the
1,300-foot rise in a trail that’s only around 2.5 miles long. Rock climbers can enjoy granite rock formations for rappelling, and the less-experienced can find guided tours.
This trail got its name from the Arizona Moun-
taineering Club, who named it after the first of their club’s members to climb it: Tom Kreuser.
Most people will recognize it because of the distinctive butte formation that points to the sky like a massive finger.
Nature-lovers can see birds nesting during the right seasons, coyotes, and amazing natural rock formations!
Wind Cave Trail
This moderate-rated trail
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winds its way up the slopes of Pass Mountain. Here, one can find beautiful vistas and warm, gentle breezes across the mountain faces. The 3-mile hike and 800-foot elevation gain are great for a work-
out, and downtown Arizona can be seen from the top of the climb. Near the end, there is also a cave you can shelter in for a rest if you like!
This trail does tend to get very hot if you try to hike it during the day. Locals recommend starting your hike there early in the morning (6 am), or late in the evening, or at night.
Treasure Loop Trail The Lost Dutchman State Park is named after a local legend of a lost gold mine. Whether or not the gold has ever been found may not be known, but despite that, this park has one of the most popular trails in the greater Phoenix area. Treasure Loop Trail winds its way through the
Superstition Mountains. Its 2.4-mile run can be run in around 1.5 hours and is very well maintained. Its accumulated gain is only around 500 feet. Read full article at RiderEliteTeam.com/Posts.
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