Hiking Group Event: Phoenix Mountain Preserve Loop

Date/Time: Thursday, February 22, 8:30am (please plan to arrive 15 minutes early to check in)

Hike Leader: George Roundy, please RSVP to groundy@ecorridor.com

Area: Phoenix Mountain Preserve

Trail Name: Phoenix Mountain Preserve Loop

AllTrails Link: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/phoenix-mountain-preserve-loop?sh=xbpubm

Distance:  1.6 miles

Elevation gain: 446 feet

Difficulty: Moderate

Address:  Take 36th street south from Shea;  Turn right on Mountain View Road; Turn left on 35th Place; Turn right on Calaveros Drive; Turn left on 34th Way.  This street will turn to the left and end up in a parking lot where the trailhead begins.

Dogs: Welcome on a leash

Gear to Include:

Following is a list of recommended gear to include while hiking in Arizona:

• Good hiking shoes, non-slip tread
• Hat to block the Sun
• Water bottles – For winter hikes, plan on at least 20 ounces for every hour of hiking
• First aid kit
• Sunscreen and lip balm
• Layered clothing based on weather conditions
• Hiking sticks
• Hand towel for wiping sweat from your eyes