Please turn on JavaScript and try again. The passes furnish a natural crossing point of the Rockies. Mile 1.0: After a challenging climb, youll reach a saddle with sweeping views of the valley. Be sure to check out the tunnel. From Pima West Loop, turn right to proceed to Pima East Loop. Mormon Trail starts off with an immediate incline. DISTANCE: 3.6 mile Lollipop ELEVATION Gain: 925 feet DURATION: 2 hrs and 15 minutes or so FACILITIES: None START TIME: 4:00 PM. Epic views. South Mountain Park/Preserve Trails Master Plan, Register for Hikes and Outdoor Nature Programs, Learn AboutSouth Mountain Park Trails Master Plan, South Mountain Towers Contractor Information, Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department facility. This event closes the parks main roadway, Summit Road, to motor vehicle traffic during these times and the parks roadways are reserved for non-motorized activities such as walking, cycling, jogging, hiking, etc. Access: Start at Pima Canyon Trailhead. Print/PDF map. Alta Trail is fairly steep heading up from either side. That being said, this is a trail that most people can hike on without too much difficulty. Proceed to Warpaint Loop Trail. Typical rocky ascent and gravel throughout so wear hiking boots. Access: Start at Pima Canyon Trailhead. At the west end of Hidden Valley there is a 'Fat Man's Pass' and naturally smooth rock 'slide.' We will be doing an intermediate afternoon/evening hike to Hidden Valley via the Mormon Trail. The parking lot for the trail-head will be on your right, at this curve. Proceed leftto Marcos De Niza Trail. Access: Start at Pima Canyon Trailhead. 5. Taking the Mormon Trail and connecting to the National Trail can access one of the most scenic trails, the Hidden Valley Trail Loop. 1. Although few would argue against the benefits of setting and achieving goals, what constitutes a best trail is debatable. Instead of hiking down the rocks below, if you look to the right you will notice a little side path where you can get down by walking around the bigger rocks which feels much safer. Do it Right." Length 2.4 miElevation gain 744 ftRoute type Out & back. Web[The Mormons followed a trail from Sly Park that approximates the path of the present Mormon Emigrant Trail, which extends from an intersection with Sly Park Road at Jenkinson Lake and runs generally southeast to a junction with California Highway 88 about five miles west of Silver Lake. It's a popular hiking trail due to its proximity to the trailhead parking lot. This area, known as Hidden Valley, is a bit more concealed from the weather than nearby landscapes, which creates special rock formations that make this a unique trail to explore. Make sure you have plenty of water. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Tower workers, City staff and emergency vehicles may be on the roads at any given time, however. This makes a good loop starting from the Pima Canyon Trailhead. The Mormon Trailhead is a popular hiking trail in South Mountain Park and Preserve, located just outside of Phoenix, Arizona. Corona De Loma Trail is a little difficult to access from the bottom due to the number of spur trails in the area. Tethered to fitness apps and earbuds, some hikers detach from their surroundings in pursuit of faster times and harder, longer, more remote trails while buying into the assumption that the best trails exist in a faraway ether dripping in unattainability and mystique. No conditions reported in the past 7 days. Photos (7,435) Directions. This map was created by a user. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Fun going through Fat Mans and the slide-through gap. This is a very popular area for hiking, mountain biking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. We meet at the Mormon Trail parking lot, stretching for 15 minutes before we hit the trail. Atop the ridge, the trail connects to the National Trail. Proceed to Pima Loop Trail. These are busy trails on weekdays and insanely busy trails on the weekends, be sure not to leave any litter behind, and to stay on the designated path. But hikers are not immune toits soul-sapping vortex. From Kiwanis Trailhead, proceed to Kiwanis Trail. Trail was amazing! Trial head is much closer to mountain than other locations. Infrastructure ImprovementProjectInformation: South Mountain Park/Preserve10919 S. Central Ave. Pima Canyon Trailhead*4800 E. Pima Canyon Rd. 2. Throughout the trail, marked poles with the letter M lead the way so that you will not get lost. At times, there will flat rocks to hike down and/or up but the trail will be clear to see once over the rock section. From Five Tables, proceed to Ranger Trail. Web322 W Mountain Sage Dr unit N/A, Phoenix, AZ 85045 Ahwatukee Foothills 4 Beds 3 Bath 2283 Sqft Contact Property Learn more, take a tour, and get one step closer to your new home. Remember: This trail is multi-purpose so be mindful of the mountain bikers! Saw families with kids and grandparents making it. It took us almost 2 hours. Very limited shade and bring plenty of water if you do the loops. Access: Start from the Area 620 Trailhead. Its a popular hike that offers amazing views of the valley below, making it a great choice for hikers looking for a challenging and rewarding experience. As always, pack in what you take out! Access: Start at the Park Main Entrance. About halfway up the trail, hikers will reach a scenic overlook that provides a great spot to rest and take in the views. Its worth noting that the trail is rated as difficult and requires a good level of fitness and experience. Access: Start at the Park Main Entrance. From here, Fat Man's Pass is about .5 miles away. After yoga we will walk back down for another 45 minutes to where we started. You can alternatively make this a loop as a part of the Mormon Trail Loop, or you can add a loop at the Hidden Valley trail, following Fat Mans Pass through and continuing on the trail to add another half mile to the trail. As you enter you will immediately feel a cooler breeze hit your face and the temperature drop. Gnarly descent. Don't worry, though, it is big enough for most adults to fit through. The viewpoints continue as you ascend the multiple switchbacks on this trail. Take the first left on to Phoenix South Mountain Park. As you continue on, there will some areas where the trail will abruptly have these large rocks that have seemingly stopped the trail dead in its tracks. On the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th Sundays of the month, there is a shortenedSilent Sunday (5 a.m. until 10 a.m.)with the summit road closed at the 1.0 mile marker. We will meet at the ramada on the west end of the Mormon trailhead parking lot and then embark on the Mormon Trail. Once you have reached the ending trail marker for Mormon Trail youll see two trail markers. There are some significant drops and features along the way that may require scouting a line especially the waterfall. As usual your guide will meet you at the trail head wearing a backpack with yoga mats attached and holding an ASU Umbrella. It is one of the older trails in the park, and it was built with inmate labor plus Civilian Conservation Corps men back in the 1930's The large switchbacks remain as a testimony of their hard work and dedication. Can you use a mountain bike anywhere? Small parking lot so be prepared park on the street and walk a short while to tge trailhead. Lots of bikers. Access: Start at the Park Main Entranced. WebMormon Trail South Mountain. As a matter of fact, this is one of the trails I took when I first started hiking before I knew what other gems Arizona has to offer. From the parking lot at the Mormon Trailhead, the trail immediately leads uphill. TBD S Mormon Flat Rd, Golden Valley, AZ 86413 | MLS# 999759 | Redfin HOT HOME Street View See all 16 photos TBD S Mormon Flat Rd, Golden Valley, AZ 86413 $20,000 Est. Fun all day long. Learn how to create your own. Dobbins Lookout, at 2,330 feet, is the highest point in the park that isavailable to the public. And by narrow, I really mean narrow! Distance: 0.5 mi Elevation Change: 140 ft. Mormon Loop Trail Bring and drink enough water throughout the hike 1-2 Liters will be adequate. To start with the shorter Hidden Valley Loop, continue straight ahead on Mormon Trail and head right on the National Trail. WebExperience this 6.4-mile loop trail near Phoenix, Arizona. Thought it was a scenic and the loop was perfect for timing. No restrooms. Hikers should come prepared with plenty of water, appropriate footwear, and other necessary gear for a safe and enjoyable hike. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. But, in case you are not able to fit, no worries! Theoretically, hikers should be the last people whod succumb to not being able to see the forest for the trees. Mormon Trail-Hidden Valley Loop Length: 6.2 miles. During this incline, you will undoubtedly notice the large boulders in the middle of the trail- just watch your step as these appear in several spots. The Pass itself is quite the squeeze! Mile 0.0: The trailhead for the Mormon Trail is located at the end of 24th Street in Phoenix. Challenging, must have some mountain biking experience, take plenty of water. The Mormon Trail is named after the Mormon pioneers who used the trail to access a nearby quarry in the late 1800s. 8. Length 3.6 miElevation gain 925 ftRoute type Loop. This hike is located near Phoenix, AZ. Travel south on Mormon Trail to turn left onto Mormon Loop Trail. Access: Start at Pima Canyon Trailhead. Please viewthe information provided by thelinks below to learn more about reserving a ramada. Access: Enter from the Park Main Entrance and proceed on Stephen Mather Dr. to connect to San Juan Rd. Mormon Trail Map Compiled & edited by Kathy Weiser / Legends of America, updated March 2020. The Holbert Trail also provides a route to connect with the National Trail just east of the T.V. Fat Mans Pass and The Tunnel were fun sites along the way. Access: Start at the 19th Ave. Trailhead to connect to Ma a Tauk Trail. WebTrailheads - South Mountain Park/Preserve. Turn left on Baseline, left again onto 24th st., and follow the curve through the neighborhood until you reach the parking lot at 8610 S. 24th St., Phoenix, AZ 85042. Beautiful trail. Although the trail has been well marked until the loop, here is when some parts become unclear. Yes, leashed pets are allowed on the trail. Beverly Canyon Trailhead8800 S. 46th St. (Accessed via South Mountain Park/Preserve Main Entrance). The parkboastsmore than50 miles oftrails forhiking, horseback ridingand mountain biking. Turn right (West) on Chandler Boulevard and continue going West until you reach the intersection with Ray Road. After 1 mile, the trail slows its steady incline as you reach the first intersection. Once we lose our sense of wonder and the ability to see beyond loud, immediate things on a hiking trail, whats left are rote progressions chronicled on Instagram. Some portions are rideable going up but it's mostly hike-a-bike. The directions for this hike are simple: stay on the main Mormon Trail (which later turns into the Hidden Valley Trail) until a half mile past the first intersection at the top of the hill. Bring at least 1-2 liters of water and be sure to be well hydrated. 3. We will then reconnect with the Mormon Trail to make our way back to the parking lot. Some of the marble boulders were very slick, so we negotiated them on our butts. Additionally, the roadways throughout the parkare a favorite forbicyclists. Not a trail for the faint at heart. Beautiful, overcast, mid-50s. Open full screen to view more. Big rocks and cliff's. Follow the wash trail to a small cliff and the wash and trail turn left to exit back onto the National Trail after a 'natural tunnel.' Might have been more hikers on the access trail to the loop - but all considerate & respectful! Photos (3,273) Directions. Especially for the hike back down. You will begin to appreciate why some hikers consider this a moderate or difficult trail. 2001 - 2023. wpEasyChart.wpNewChart("easyChartDiv6d9b8001", {"type":"line","width":"300","height":"300","title":"Hike Profile","minaxis":"1200","groupnames":"estimated elevation","groupcolors":"f9b81c","valuenames":"0,.5,1,1.5,2,2.5,3,3.5,4","group1values":"1255,1645,1998,2069,2079,2069,1998,1645,1255","group2values":"0,0,0","group3values":"0,0,0","group4values":"0,0,0","group5values":"0,0,0","group6values":"0,0,0","group7values":"0,0,0","group8values":"0,0,0","group9values":"0,0,0","group10values":"0,0,0","group11values":"0,0,0","group12values":"0,0,0","group1markers":"","group2markers":"","group3markers":"","group4markers":"","group5markers":"","group6markers":"","group7markers":"","group8markers":"","group9markers":"","group10markers":"","group11markers":"","group12markers":"","markercolor":"FFFF00","imagealtattr":"Altitude Chart for This Hike","imagetitleattr":"Hiking Elevation Chart","hidechartdata":true,"chartcolor":"FFFFFF","chartfadecolor":"DDDDDD","datatablecss":"hentry easyChartDataTable","imgstyle":"text-align:center;float:center;","watermark":"","watermarkvert":"","watermarkcolor":"A0BAE9","currency":"","currencyright":false,"precision":"","grid":false,"axis":"both"}); Marcos de Niza, Midlife Crisis, and Young Man Trails Loop, Corona de Loma Trail to Lower Corona Trail, Desert Classic, National Trail, and Hidden Valley Loop, Geronimo, National, Midlife Crisis, and Mormon Trail Loop, Holbert, National and Corona de Loma Trail, Desert Classic, Midlife Crisis, Old Man Trail, and Double Secret Loop. You can actually walk on top of the rock and then hop down onto the trail below. Try this 6.2-mile loop trail near Phoenix, Arizona. Coming up in the opposite direction, much of your view would be blocked by the boulders and it might be more difficult to navigate. After getting through Fat Mans Pass, you then will be walking in a sandy wash area. Took us 2:57, we took pic etc. Difficulty: Moderate - (Should Be For Some One That Exercises Often) Hike Duration: 180 minutes. The correct way is to climb up those boulders to the rest of the trail. Tags: Arizona, AZ, dog-friendly, Fat Mans Pass, hidden valley, hike, Hiking, Mormon Trail, National Trail, Phoenix, Photography, South Mountain, State Park, Trail Write-Ups. Access: Start at Mormon Trailhead to connect to Mormon Trail. More interesting scenery than our other hikes so far. Take another left from Desert Classic to connect to Lower Corona. Hidden Valley Tunnel is formed naturally from boulders and is the entryway to some of the most breathtaking scenery of the trail due to unique boulder piles. Although, not a very long trail, it does offer direct access to the National Trail and Telegraph Pass Trail, once you reach the roadway at the trails end. Wear sun protection such as a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to prevent sunburn and heat exhaustion. Towers and west of Buena Vista Lookout. Register for Hikes and Outdoor Nature Programs. The reason is because from Fat Mans Pass you will be hiking down, and will be able to see the paths laid out better. The Track and Waypoints refer to downloadable GPS data. Stay hydrated and bring more water than you think youll need, as the dry climate can quickly dehydrate you. Pyramid Trail starts out fairly easy from the Area 620 Trailhead, but it quickly gets steep at the base of the ridge it climbs. 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