Javelina Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
| Address: | ~Javelina Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85042, USA |
| GPS: |
33°22'27.6"N 111°59'8.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 3.80 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| Hike Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Elevation Gain: | 363 feet |
| Trails/Routes: | 1.9 mi |
Pet Friendly
Hike, Horseback, and Mountain Bike
Coming down Javelina is fast and fun no doubt. It sure beats the crowded Pima Canyon trail back to the Pima lot if you parked there. Javelina is just one more sweet trail on South Mountain. Not a destination trail by any means, but a great warmup climb and a fun decent for just about any level rider that’s in some kind of shape.Courtesy of mtbikeaz.com
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Javelina Canyon Trail Mountain Bike Trail, Guadalupe, Arizona
A nice warm-up or cool-down to the harder trails in South Mountain Park. Near Guadalupe, Arizona.
https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/4608470/javelina-canyon-trailNever 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 Phoenix, Arizona
- Head west on W Washington St toward 1st Ave (315 ft)
- Turn left onto S 1st Ave (397 ft)
- Turn left onto W Jefferson St (1.6 mi)
- Keep right to continue on E Jefferson St (0.5 mi)
- Turn right onto the ramp to Tucson (0.3 mi)
- Merge onto I-10 E (6.3 mi)
- Keep left at the fork to stay on I-10 E (0.3 mi)
- Take exit 155 for Baseline Rd toward Guadalupe (0.9 mi)
- Turn right onto W Baseline Rd (0.9 mi)
- Turn left onto S 46th St (0.3 mi)
- Turn leftDestination will be on the left(49 ft)
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