Deem Hills Inner Loop - Hiking near Phoenix, Arizona
~Circumference Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85083, USA,Phoenix,Arizona
33.73350068, -112.14368155
20.1 miles N of Phoenix, Arizona
Address: ~Circumference Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85083, USA
GPS: 33°44'0.6"N 112°8'37.3"W
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State: Arizona
Trail Length: 5.10 miles
Elevation Gain: 839.00 feet
Hike Difficulty: Intermediate
Trail Type: Loop

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Never 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.

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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.

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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Phoenix, Arizona

  1. Head west on W Washington St toward 1st Ave (1.2 mi)
  2. Continue onto W Adams St (0.8 mi)
  3. Turn right onto N Black Canyon Hwy (75 ft)
  4. Take the ramp on the left onto I-17 N/US-60 W
    Continue to follow I-17 N
    (17.9 mi)
  5. Take exit 218 for Happy Valley Road (0.2 mi)
  6. Merge onto N Black Canyon Hwy (0.2 mi)
  7. At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto W Happy Valley Rd (0.3 mi)
  8. At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit and stay on W Happy Valley Rd (0.9 mi)
  9. Turn right onto N 35th Ave (0.3 mi)
  10. Continue onto N 33rd Ave (1.2 mi)
  11. Turn left onto W Pinnacle Vista Dr (0.7 mi)
  12. W Pinnacle Vista Dr turns right and becomes N 39th Ave (282 ft)
  13. Turn left (138 ft)
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