Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Shaw Butte/North Mountain Day Hike
when Trip Report : January 10, 2015
  Trip Report : December 15, 2012
where Phoenix Mountains Preserve (map)
the hike Enjoy this pleasant local hike featuring:
  • Native American ruins.
  • Petroglyphs thousands of years old.
  • The remains of a notorious 1960's restaurant.
  • Two summits with awesome views of the entire Valley.
all within the city of Phoenix and all by 1:00 PM. What could be more convenient than that?
    Bring snacks but not lunch. For those interested, there are several interesting and nearby places to go after the hike.
    Required:
  • Sturdy hiking boots
  • At least 3 liters of water
  • Rain poncho
  • Hat, sunblock, sunglasses
     Recommended:
  • Lunch or snacks
  • Camera
distance 8 miles
time 4-5 hours
EC +-1800' elevation change
elevations 1381' (wash) to 2104' (North Mountain)
type loop
starting at
North Mountain Visitor Center 33° 35.899' N,  112° 3.957' W  [NAD27]
on trail 100% — various trails
rating "B-"     Rate yourself as a hiker.
dogs allowed no
cost Sharing gas expenses with the driver.
The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member.
weather Phoenix
meet 8:00 AM in the parking lot of the North Mountain Visitor Center (map) located on west side of 7th Street about a quarter of a mile south of Thunderbird Road in Phoenix. There are restrooms at the visitor center. If you have not toured the center, it is worth a few minutes to view the beautiful photos of wildlife and other exhibits.
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