Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Andrews-Kinsey Trail Day Hike

when? Trip Report : December 7, 2014
where? McDowell Preserve, Scottsdale
the hike     Andrews-Kinsey Trail is recently opened in McDowell Sonoran Preserve. It’s a well maintained trail with many minor ups-downs. We will hike Sunrise Trail 2.2 miles to get to the junction with Andrews-Kinsey Trail. From the junction we will hike 2 miles on the Andrews-Kinsey Trail to the mark within the boundaries of the City of Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve and leads into the Fountain Hills Preserve.
    This hike provides good exercise through sustained ups-downs, raising our heart rate to help strengthen the heart, strengthen the legs and burn calories.
    The beautiful views along the way at Four Peaks, Superstitions, Adero Canyon, Fountain Hills, mountain ranges and Sonoran Desert surroundings will make the miles go faster.
Required:
•  Sturdy hiking boots
•  At least 3 liters of water
•  Hat, sunblock, sunglasses
Recommended:
•  Lunch or snacks
•  Camera
•  Your smiles  :)
distance 8 miles round trip
time 4-5 hours
EC +-1797' elevation change
elevations 1774' to 2952'
type Out and back
starting at
Sunrise Trailhead 33° 35.759' N,  111° 46.023' W  [NAD27]
on trail 100% — Sunrise Trail and Andrews-Kinsey Trail
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 Scottsdale
meet 8:30 AM at Sunrise Trailhead. Drinking water but no restroom.
drive
  1. Take 101 to Shea, exit 41.
  2. Go east on Shea 6 miles to 136th Street.
  3. Turn left and go north on 136th, 1/2 mile to Via Linda.
  4. Turn right on Via Linda, go east and northeast 1½ miles to 145th Way.
  5. Turn left on 145th Way for the trailhead.
See map.

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