Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
North Mountain andShaw Butte Loop Day Hike

when	March 29, 2025 Saturday
	Trip Report : February 16, 2021
where	Phoenix North Mtn
the hike	At 2,104 feet, North Mountain, and 2,149 feet, Shaw Butte, are easily recognizable landmarks in the north valley skyline.  The mountains offer a wide array of trail options for hikers of all abilities and bolsters two of the best summit climbs in Phoenix. North Mountain has an elevation gain of 525’ and Shaw Butte has a gain of 748’..     The plan will be to park at North Mountain. We will start with a quick hike to the top of North Mountain to warm us all up. Then on the way down, we will take trail 101 to cross the valley between North Mountain and Shaw Butte connect with trail 306 to hike up the south side of Shaw Butte and down the NE side of the Butte to do a loop of the mountain. We will connect back with trail 101 by taking trail 100 for a few feet to make our way back to our cars at North Mountain. In 2020 GPS had this hike as 7.5 miles. There are rest rooms by the Ramadas. Bring: • At least 2 liters of water • Hiking boots • Sunscreen • Camera
distance	6 - 8 miles
time	3 - 5 hours
EC	+-1,500' of elevation change
type	loop
starting at	Plan to meet up at the first parking lot on your left hand side when you drive into the park. 10608 north 7th Street
on trail	100%
rating	"C"     Rate yourself as a hiker.
dogs allowed	no
cost	The club allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member.
weather	Phoenix
leader	Email Mike to confirm.
meet	7:15 AM at the first parking lot on your left hand side when you drive into the North Mountain Park, 10608 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020
drive	•  At the traffic light on 7th St. and Peoria Ave., go west. This is the entrance to the park. • First parking lot on your left hand side when you drive into the North Mountain Park.

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