Lost Dog Wash Trailhead- Scottsdale

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Lost Dog Wash Trailhead is one of the major access points for the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve. There are several trail options to choose from depending on the desired length and difficulty of your hike. For a complete trail guide to the southern region of the preserve, click here. We hiked for quite a ways on …

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Browns Ranch Trailhead- Scottsdale

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After soaring through the Arizona skies on a hot air balloon ride, we wanted to explore the desert ground below, so we drove a little ways to the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve. We turned north onto Alma School Parkway from Dynamite Boulevard and followed the road past the subdivision of homes until we hit the end. …

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Pinnacle Peak Trail- Scottsdale

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Pinnacle Peak Trail is one of Scottsdale’s most popular hikes. It’s located within the 150-acre Pinnacle Peak Park. For a map of the park, click here. The peak rises to an elevation of 3,169 feet (966 m). Rock climbing skills are needed to reach the summit, so we simply stuck to the main trail! As with any desert …

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