Deem Hills Inner Loop
Phoenix, Arizona
| Address: | ~Circumference Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85083, USA |
| GPS: |
33°44'0.6"N 112°8'37.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 5.10 miles |
| Elevation Gain: | 839.00 feet |
| Hike Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
Pet Friendly
Hike and Mountain Bike
More Information
Add ResourceNever 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.
Read MoreDirections
From Phoenix, Arizona
- Head west on W Washington St toward 1st Ave (1.2 mi)
- Continue onto W Adams St (0.8 mi)
- Turn right onto N Black Canyon Hwy (75 ft)
- Take the ramp on the left onto I-17 N/US-60 WContinue to follow I-17 N(17.9 mi)
- Take exit 218 for Happy Valley Road (0.2 mi)
- Merge onto N Black Canyon Hwy (0.2 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto W Happy Valley Rd (0.3 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit and stay on W Happy Valley Rd (0.9 mi)
- Turn right onto N 35th Ave (0.3 mi)
- Continue onto N 33rd Ave (1.2 mi)
- Turn left onto W Pinnacle Vista Dr (0.7 mi)
- W Pinnacle Vista Dr turns right and becomes N 39th Ave (282 ft)
- Turn left (138 ft)
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