Dixie Mine
Fountain Hills, Arizona
| Address: | ~14464-14472 Mountain Parkway, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268, USA |
| GPS: |
33°38'8.9"N 111°46'6.6"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 4.60 miles |
| Elevation Gain: | 403.00 feet |
| Hike Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
Pet Friendly
Hike
McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP Arizona 85255 Ph: 480-471-0173 Fax: 602-372-8507 mcdowellpark@mail.maricopa.gov Mailing Address McDowell Mountain Regional Park PO Box 18415 Fountain Hills, AZ 85269-8415 Courtesy of AllTrails.com
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Add ResourceBe 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 Fountain Hills, Arizona
- Head northwest on E El Lago Blvd toward N Crystal Hills Dr (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto N Fountain Hills Blvd (0.4 mi)
- Turn left onto E Palisades Blvd (0.5 mi)
- Turn right onto E Golden Eagle BlvdDestination will be on the left(2.9 mi)
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