Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Dixie Mountain Day Hike

when	February 1, 2020
	Trip Report : January 28, 2017
	Trip Report : October 24, 2015
where	Phoenix Sonoran Preserve
the hike	Please join us on this early morning exercise hike. We’ll hike the Dixie Mountain Loop and the Valley Verde Trail, Cactus Wren loop and the Desert Tortoise Trail to Hawk’s Nest to make it a bit longer. The trails are very well marked. We should see some hot air balloons.    A trail map is available here. Required: •  Sturdy hiking boots •  At least 3 liters of water •  Hat, sunblock, sunglasses Recommended: •  Snacks •  Camera
distance	8.2 miles; however, for those wishing a shorter hike, you can cut off at about 6 miles.
time	5-6 hours
EC	+-1000' elevation change
elevations	1,138' to 2,037'
type	Double-headed lollipop: 3 mile partial loop then we take a trail to a 2.4 mile loop and hike back, making for a hike of just over 8 miles (longer version).
starting at	Desert Vista Trailhead 33° 44.463' N,  112° 5.817' W  [NAD27] 1900 West Desert Vista Trail
on trail	100% — Dixie Mountain, Valley Verde, Cactus Wren, and Desert Tortoise 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	8:30 AM at the Desert Vista Trailhead.
drive	To reach the Desert Vista Trailhead: •  Exit I-17 at Jomax Road and head east. • Left on Norterra Parkway. • Right on North Valley Parkway. • Left on Copperhead Trail, then take the first left to Melvern Trail. The Fireside clubhouse is on the right. • On Melvern Trail, take the first right, drive straight back through the gate. Follow the road to the parking lot. • Desert Vista Trail starts at the parking lot. • Restrooms are available at the trailhead.

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