Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Pima-Dynamite Rock Formations Day Hike

when	Trip Report : March 12, 2022
where	McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Scottsdale
the hike	The Pima-Dynamite Trailhead is in the northern region of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. While there is nothing really that steep or tall in this part of the preserve, there is a section here that has a number of playful rock formations. There are warning signs along part of our route, but don’t worry, that’s only because some sections are considered black diamond level for bikers – nothing difficult for us hikers, just more fun! Trails are mostly made of crushed gravel, and some sections of boulder slabs.     Just for fun, we can make this sort of like a scavenger hunt – there are at least 10 rock formations that I have documented along our route (and a few more that others have noted), let’s see if you can find them all!     Be sure to bring 3 liters of water, hat, sunscreen and snacks.
distance	7 miles
time	4.5 hours
EC	+-300' elevation change
elevations	2,310' to 2,545’
type	loop
starting at	Pima-Dynamite Trailhead
on trail	100% — Hawknest, Rock Tank, Scorpion, Snake Eyes, Dare-A-Sarah, West Express, Latigo, 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	Scottsdale
meet	7:30 AM at Pima-Dynamite Trailhead
drive	•  Take Loop 101 to Pima-Princess Exit (exit #36). • Go north on Pima Road for 6 miles to Dynamite. Keep straight on Pima, and then take the first right into the trailhead. This new entrance on Pima Road just recently opened. • (Note: Google Maps tells you to turn right onto Dynamite. The Dynamite entrance is still open, but just fyi, you will need to wind your way past the old parking area to get to the new parking lot). • Address is 28777 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ (NE corner of Pima and Dynamite). • We will meet at the covered ramada area. There are restrooms and drinking fountains.

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