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SUMMARY:Granite Mountain Loop\, Balanced Rock\, Black Hill Hike
DESCRIPTION:Granite Mtn Loop\, Balanced Rock\, Black Hill at Granite Mountain Trailhead. \nThis Difficult 6.5-mile hike with minimal elevation gain will start at the Granite Mountain trailhead. We will do the “Loop”\, have a brief stop at the Scenic Overlook\, visit Balanced Rock and hopefully catch some early spring flowers the last few miles. For a bit of a variety we will finish on Black Hills and the Powerline. \nThere are restrooms at the trailhead but no water. Bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before start of hike. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/granite-mountain-loop-balanced-rock-black-hill-hike/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Hikes
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SUMMARY:Hike The Rocks: Balanced\, Amphitheater and Cathedral
DESCRIPTION:The Rocks: Balanced\, Amphitheater and Cathedral at Granite Mountain Trailhead. \nThis Very Difficult hike to visit these iconic rock formations will travel just over 9 miles with minimal elevation changes over 3½ to 4 hours. We will stop and enjoy each formation\, returning on the Cholla Loop and the Granite Mountain Loop viewing many large Saguaro cacti. Due to the distance\, this hike is suggested for Experienced hikers. \nRestrooms are available at this trailhead but no water. Bring plenty of water and snacks for the trail. Arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the hike. No dogs please. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/hike-the-rocks-balanced-amphitheater-and-cathedral/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260314T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260314T113000
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SUMMARY:Tom's Thumb Lookouts Hike
DESCRIPTION:Tom’s Thumb Lookouts Hike at Tom’s Thumb Trailhead. \nThis Very Difficult hike starts at the Tom Thumb Trailhead and travels 6.6 miles with a net elevation gain of around 1\,600 feet over 3 to 3½ hours. We will initially head up the Tom’s Thumb Trail to the TT9 location and have a great view of the west and south valley. We will head back up the trail and take the Lookout trail ½ mile to the Lookout at 3\,858 feet elevation and view the east valley. From there we will head up to Tom’s Thumb with its views in many directions. Due to the elevation gains\, this hike is suggested for Experienced hikers. \nRestrooms are available at the trailhead but no water. Bring plenty of water and snacks for the trail. Arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the hike. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/toms-thumb-lookouts-hike-3/
LOCATION:Tom’s Thumb Trailhead\, 23015 N 128th St.\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260318T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260318T100000
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SUMMARY:Balanced Rock Hike
DESCRIPTION:Balanced Rock Hike from Granite Mountain Trailhead. \nThis moderate hike to Balanced Rock and back is one of the most popular from this trailhead and is a gradual uphill on rolling terrain. Plan on 2 hours for 4.5 miles with 300 ft. of elevation gain. \nRestrooms are available at the trailhead but no water. Please bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs\, please. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before start of hike. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/balanced-rock-hike-3/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260320T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260320T113000
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CREATED:20251223T200312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T204022Z
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SUMMARY:Bootlegger\, Coyote Canyon\, Renegade Trails Hike
DESCRIPTION:Bootlegger\, Coyote Canyon\, Renegade Trails at Granite Mountain Trailhead. \nThis Difficult hike explores the more remote part of the Preserve via Bootlegger\, Granite Mountain Loop\, Coyote Canyon\, Renegade and 136th St. Express trails. Experienced hikers suggested. 6.8 miles in about 3.5 hours with 255 ft. elevation gain and rolling ups and downs. \nRestrooms are available at the trailhead but no water. Please bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs\, please. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before start of hike. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/bootlegger-coyote-canyon-renegade-trails-hike/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Hikes
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