Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Crested Saguaros Day Hike
| when |
Trip Report :
November 28, 2020
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| where |
McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Scottsdale |
| the hike |
The pleasant loop—Latigo and Axe Grease—with some minor ups
and downs, winds around Sonoran desert landscaping. You will be amazed at
seeing three crested saguaros and some unusual shape saguaros on this hike.
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| distance |
5 miles |
| time |
3-4 hours |
| EC |
+-300' elevation change |
| type |
loop |
| starting at |
| Pima Dynamite Trailhead |
33° 44.526' N, 111° 53.274' W [NAD27]
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| on trail |
100% — Latigo and Axe Grease Trails |
| rating |
"C"
Rate yourself as a hiker. |
| dogs allowed |
no |
| cost |
The club allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member. |
| weather |
Scottsdale |
| meet |
8:00 AM at Pima Dynamite Trailhead |
| drive |
| • |
Take Loop 101, exit 36 to Pima-Princess Rd. |
| • |
Go north on Pima Rd, 7 miles to Dynamite Blvd. |
| • |
Turn right. Take Dynamite Blvd 1/10 mile. |
| • |
Turn left to the Pima Dynamite Trailhead. |
| • |
There is porta potty at trailhead but no drinking water. |
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