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Trail Code

Trail Name

Miles

Elevation

Use

Rating
BF Bluff               2.2              334 Multiple use The solid light blue square represents moderate trails that are mostly smooth, variable width, with dirt, occasional unevenness, rocks, ruts, and loose materials.
BO Boulder 1.1 263 Multiple  use The solid teal circle represents easy trails in the park.
CR Chuparosa  0.5  51 Hike only  The solid teal circle represents easy trails in the park.
CI Cinch 0.6 58 Multiple Use The solid teal circle represents easy trails in the park.
CO Coachwhip 2.6            269 Shared use The blue diamond graphic outlined in light blue represents mostly uneven trails with dirt, rocks, ruts, and loose materials.
DL Delsie 2.5 306 Multiple use The solid teal circle represents easy trails in the park.
DX Dixie Mine 5.6 403 Multiple use The blue diamond graphic outlined in light blue represents mostly uneven trails with dirt, rocks, ruts, and loose materials.
EG Eagle 0.4** 35 Hike/Youth Groups only The solid teal circle represents easy trails in the park.
ED Escondido 6.2 280 Multiple use The solid light blue square represents moderate trails that are mostly smooth, variable width, with dirt, occasional unevenness, rocks, ruts, and loose materials.
GR Granite  3.5 332 Multiple use The solid teal circle represents easy trails in the park.
HT Hilltop              0.5*              76 Hike only  The solid teal circle represents easy trails in the park.
LR Lariat 1.5 113 Multiple use The solid teal circle represents easy trails in the park.
LH Lousley Hill             1.2*                     295 Hike only  The solid light blue square represents moderate trails that are mostly smooth, variable width, with dirt, occasional unevenness, rocks, ruts, and loose materials.
NR North             2.9*            138 Hike only  The solid teal circle represents easy trails in the park.
NT Nursery Tank               0.6*          27 Barrier-free Teal hollow circle icon indicating easiest trail with minimal elevation change and smooth terrain.
PB Pemberton             15.3**             667 Multiple use Navy blue icon indicating difficult trail with steep grades and rugged terrain.
RK Rock Knob             1.1 261       Multiple use The solid light blue square represents moderate trails that are mostly smooth, variable width, with dirt, occasional unevenness, rocks, ruts, and loose materials.
SN Scenic             3.5               278 Multiple use The solid light blue square represents moderate trails that are mostly smooth, variable width, with dirt, occasional unevenness, rocks, ruts, and loose materials.
SC Scout 0.8** 30 Hike/Bike/Youth Groups only The solid teal circle represents easy trails in the park.
SH Shallmo Wash              1.8             196 Multiple use Navy blue icon indicating difficult trail with steep grades and rugged terrain.
SO Sonoran              0.8             330 Multiple use The solid teal circle represents easy trails in the park.
SM-W Stoneman Wash                4.3               460 Multiple use Navy blue icon indicating difficult trail with steep grades and rugged terrain.
TT Tonto Tank            2.7             446 Multiple use The solid teal circle represents easy trails in the park.
TO Tortoise            0.7             101 Hike/Bike only The solid teal circle represents easy trails in the park.
VD Verde              2.9 281 Hike/Bike only The solid teal circle represents easy trails in the park.
WG Wagner           1.1              124 Hike/Bike only The solid teal circle represents easy trails in the park.
WM Windmill             1.1 - Continues into Scottsdale                  Multiple use The blue diamond graphic outlined in light blue represents mostly uneven trails with dirt, rocks, ruts, and loose materials.

Distances shown above are one-way unless indicated by * for round-trip distance and ** for loop distance.

Competitive Tracks (Distances are round-trip from trailhead.) 
Long Loop         7.9 mi                        12.8 km    
Sport Loop  3.0 mi  4.8 km    
Technical  2.7 mi                      4.4 km    

 

 

 
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