Arrowhead Point Trail
Glendale, Arizona
| Address: | ~Coachwhip, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA |
| GPS: |
33°41'50.7"N 112°10'40.4"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 2.40 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
| Hike Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Elevation Gain: | 439 feet |
Picnic Tables Pet Friendly Bicycles Restrooms
Hike and Mountain Bike
Arrowhead Trail is a 2.4 mile hiking and mountain biking trail within Thunderbird Conservation Park. This trail is manageable enough for beginners, but offers enough challenge for more experienced hikers and bikers.
Arrowhead Trail is easiest accessed by way of Whip Trail. The trail is rocky, with several switchbacks, and a decent mix of steeper terrains and more shallow, even sections. About 1 mile into the hike, a top a summit there is an American Flag that flows, surrounded by the views of the desert valley and mountain peaks on the horizon, this is a great picture spot. A half mile further from that spot there is a ramada style shelter spot with picnic tables, where you can rest and enjoy a snack or drink.
The most rugged of the Thunderbird Park trails, this trail has typical Sonoran Flora, including Saguaro, Barrel, Cholla, and Buckhorn Cactus, along with Palo Verde, Creosote, Brittlebush and Perennials depending on rainfall. I've seen a number of Coyotes over the years, as well as some nice lizards.Courtesy of hikearizona.com
The parking lot is locked and closed from sunset to sunrise. This is a pet friendly trail, but it gets a fair amount of traffic, so it's encouraged to keep your pets leashed.
More Information
Arrowhead Point (H2) Mountain Bike Trail, Glendale, Arizona
A mile and a half hike-a-bike with staircase switchbacks and killer views. Near Glendale, Arizona.
https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/7000561/arrowhead-point-h2Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Glendale, Arizona
- Head northwest on US-60 W/Grand Ave toward W Myrtle Ave (5.5 mi)
- Turn right onto N 91st Ave (0.2 mi)
- Take the Arizona 101 Loop N ramp (0.5 mi)
- Merge onto AZ-101 Loop N (6.8 mi)
- Take exit 19 for 59th Ave (0.3 mi)
- Merge onto W Beardsley Rd (433 ft)
- Turn left onto N 59th Ave (2.3 mi)
- Continue onto W Pinnacle Peak Rd (0.2 mi)
- Turn right (0.1 mi)
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