Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Desert Hills Trailhead Day Hike

when	Trip Report : Thursday, October 21, 2021
where	Deer Valley
the hike	Billie Horn will lead this hike.     We will hike counterclockwise on the Ocotillo Trail to Sidewinder Trail, forming a 5.25 mile loop.     This hike highlights classic desert scenery and offers a rolling terrain with no steep climbs but gradual up and down and nice view points.     The trails are relatively new and well groomed. The area is popular with hikers and bikers, but on a weekday morning we will encounter very few people.     After the hike, those interested will caravan in our cars for 1 mile north on 7th Ave., to see living proof that “Elvis has left the building.”
distance	5.25 miles
time	3 hours
type	loop
starting at	Desert Hills Trailhead, Deer Valley, 705 W. Carefree Highway
on trail	100% — Ocotillo, Sidewinder Trails
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	Phoenix
meet	7:00 AM Desert Hills Trailhead, Deer Valley, 705 W. Carefree Highway
drive	•  From Carefree Highway at 7th Ave. (traffic light), go south on 7th Ave. • Follow around to the restrooms.

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