Scottsdale
Top Adventures in Scottsdale
Hike Pinnacle Peak
4.3
3.8 mi
/ 1003 ft gain
Pinnacle Peak is a 3.8 mile out-and-back hike along a beautifully groomed trail with a moderate gain of ~1,000ft. This distinctive 600ft granite summit can be seen from most of the surrounding valley and offers spectacular views of the McDowell Mo...
Hike the Gateway Loop
4.5
4.5 mi
/ 650 ft gain
The Gateway Trailhead is one access point into the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy in Scottsdale and is my favorite “Gateway” into the treasure trove of great trails and vistas in the McDowell Mountains. The Gateway Trailhead provides great accessibi...
Hike Bell's Pass
7.3 mi
/ 1700 ft gain
Starting at 1800 ft elevation, the trail begins at Gateway Loop. This part of the trail will start off pretty flat and be more crowded than Bell's Pass depending on the day and time you are hiking. If you enjoy running this would be the time to do...
Hike Marcus Landslide Trail
5.0
4 mi
/ 528 ft gain
Named after a landslide that scientists say occurred over 500,000 years ago, this interpretive hiking trail in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve is a perfect easy outing for families and nature lovers alike. It begins from the Tom's Thumb trailhead (...
Hike Tom's Thumb
4.3
4 mi
/ 1236 ft gain
Tom’s Thumb is a super fun, popular hike in the Scottsdale McDowell Mountain Sonoran Preserve. The infamous “thumb” can be seen from most places in the valley – a white burst of rock jutting skyward out of the desert ridgeline.
The new Tom’s Th...
Climb Brusin' and Crusin' on Gardner's Wall
This is a 100 foot 5.8 trad climb.
Access the Hanging Garden's climbing area off of the Tom's Thumb Trail. About half way up the trail you will see signage for "Rock Climbing Access Route." On the sign you will see an arrow pointing towards Gardne...
Boulder the Unknown Handcrack near Tom's Thumb
V-easy. 20 feet.
Start on the Tom's Thumb Trail about .1 mi. Then take the Mesquite canyon trail left (SE) for .2mi. It will connect with the Feldspar trail. Turn left (E) and continue on until you see the climber access sign. Continue on the well...
Climb Girlie Man Near Tom's Thumb
5.9+ 3 bolt slab. About 65ft.
To get there you will start on the Tom's Thumb Trail for about .1 mi. Then take the Mesquite canyon trail left (SE) for .2mi. It will connect with the Feldspar trail. Turn left (E) and continue on until you see the cl...
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