Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Sunrise Mountain Trail Day Hike
| when |
December 21, 2023 Thursday
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Trip Report :
May 18, 2023
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| where |
Peoria |
| the hike |
Enjoy this 4 to 5 mile loop trail near Peoria, Arizona.
Generally considered a moderately challenging route,
it takes an average of 2 to 4 h to complete.
As Mare Czinar states in her hiking blog – “…This is a three-tiered system of loops
wrapping around a chain of peaks, jutting above a sea of residential communities in
Peoria… Although the first tier is rated easy, some climbing is required to reach the
half-mile point where the first of several junction posts points the way for a moderately-
challenging summit route or an easier slope-clinging circuit. The route graduates to
moderate-rated tier two with a series of ups-and-downs among granite outcroppings and
breezy stands of palo verde trees. The roller coaster style trail never stays flat for long,
wobbling between highpoint vistas and low-slung saddles. After a steep descent off a
cactus speckled ridge, tier three takes off on a difficult rated swing around the flanks of
the mountain's eastern most knob.”
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| distance |
4 - 5 miles |
| time |
2 to 4 hours |
| type |
Lollipop with 2 loops |
| starting at |
Sunrise Trailhead: Peoria, AZ |
| on trail |
100% — Sunrise Trail |
| rating |
"C"
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 |
Peoria |
| leader |
You must email the leader to confirm.
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| meet |
8:00 AM at Sunrise Mountain trailhead - (located at WestWing Neighborhood Park)
Restrooms and drinking water available. |
| drive |
| • Parking for this trail is at Westwing Park,
27100 Westwing Pkwy, Peoria, AZ 85383 |
From Phoenix, go north on Interstate 17 to Loop 303 exit 221.
• Turn left (west) and continue 7 miles to Lake Pleasant Parkway exit 131
• Turn left (south) and go 2.3 miles to WestWing Parkway
• Turn left and go 1 mile to WestWing Park on the right. Park on east end of lot (left
side)
• Address: 27100 Westwing Pkwy, Peoria
WestWing Neighborhood park
27100 Westwing Pkwy, Peoria, AZ 85383
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