Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Lookout Mountain Circumference Trails Day Hike

when	Trip Report : July 15, 2021
where	Phoenix Mt. Preserve
the hike	Lookout Mountain Preserve is a municipal park in the northern part of Phoenix and is part of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve system of parks.     In north Phoenix, Lookout Mountain looms as a very recognizable form rising from the valley floor to an elevation of 2,054'.     Though not as high as Camelback 2,707' or Piestewa Peak 2,610', Lookout Mountain Summit Trail offers enough up hill chugging and even a short scramble to reach the top for a 360° view of the valley.     Lookout Mountain is always one of the peaks included in the Phoenix Summit Challenge event, which takes place every November. Hikers sign up to conquer 7, 5 or 4 summits in one day.     We will not however be taking the Summit Trail on this hike, but instead will hike the circumference of each of the 4 individual hills which comprise this park. There are short ups and downs, which can be rocky, so hiking poles are recommended.     Billie Horn will lead this hike.
distance	4 miles
time	2 hours
starting at	Lookout Mountain Park 14441 N. 18th St. Phoenix, AZ
on trail	100%
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	6:00 AM at Lookout Mountain Preserve, 14441 N. 18th St. Phoenix, AZ.
drive	•  From Cave Creek Road, 2 miles south of Loop 101, go west on Sharon (traffic light) to 18th St. (4 way stop). • Turn and go right (north) to the end. The Park is on the right. • The ranger opens the gate and the restrooms at 6:00 AM or shortly thereafter, so no need to arrive before 6. We will start hiking as soon as the gates open and everyone is ready.

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