The Sonoran Desert National Monument contains more than 487,000 acres of Sonoran Desert landscape. The Sonoran Desert is the most biologically...
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About usWith 113-acres, a beautiful community fishing lake, scenic hiking and horseback riding trails, tranquil pavilions and an outdoor amphitheat...
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Sierra Estrella Wilderness, from Rainbow Valley and Riggs Roads approx. 25mi SW of Phoenix,
Phoenix, AZ
The trail leads to Quartz Peak in 3.0 miles starting from Rainbow Valley. The main trail does not extend to the summit. The final 0.25 miles is a s...
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At more than 16,000 acres, South Mountain Park/Preserve is one of the largest municipally operated parks in the country, according to the Trust for...
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Driving Directions: 8610 S. 24th St., Phoenix, AZ. Drive south on 24th st. from Baseline road, 24th st. will curve to the left, then parking lot on...
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Mission:Our mission is to connect people with nature, using education, science and advocacy to protect birds, other wildlife and their habitats for...
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its massive, otherworldly sandstone buttes set Papago Park apart, even in a city and state filled with world-class natural attractions. While visit...
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The Tonto National Forest, Arizona, embraces almost 3 million acres of rugged and spectacularly beautiful country, ranging from Saguaro cactus-stud...
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This Wilderness was established in 1984, and contains approximately 60,740 acres with a major mountain rising up in its center from the desert foot...
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The Cholla Trail is less known than its counterpart, the Echo Canyon Trail, gaining the summit from Camelback's eastern side. The last 1/8 mile bef...
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The trail to the summit begins adjacent to the restroom at Echo Canyon Recreation Area. The lower section of the trail to the first saddle was rebu...
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The summit of Camelback Mountain is at 2,704 feet above sea level. The mountain's two summit trails gain approximately 1,200 feet in elevation.
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Highest Point
Piestewa Peak, elevation 2,608 feet. Total elevation gain for the summit trail is 1,190 feet.
HistoryLong used for mining and grazi...
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North of the parking lot, Dreamy Draw Recreation Area near 19th St. and Northern Ave.,
Phoenix, AZ
The trailhead is located just north of the parking lot in Dreamy Draw Recreation Area near 19th Street and Northern Avenue. A large paved parking l...
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