Lost Dog Wash Trailhead

12601 N. 124th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85259 85255

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Located at the north end of 124th Street just beyond Anasazi Elementary School

Overview

Lost Dog Wash Trailhead is one of the major access points for the southern Preserve. This award winning trailhead provides extensive vehicle and equestrian parking along with a gathering area and and other amenities. Lost Dog Wash Trailhead offers somewhat shorter and easier trails that wander around and across a natural desert wash. Kids love to explore for wildlife along the edge of the Lost Dog Wash Trail, just as native people did for hundreds of years.

Landscape

Mostly rocky terrain with moderate level hike and bike trails with excellent southern views.

Amenities

Parking, restrooms, shade ramadas, water, horse-trailer parking, hitching rails, water trough, directional signage, accessible Kovach Family Nature trail

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