Kiwanis Trail to Telegraph Pass Lookout
Phoenix, Arizona
| Address: | ~Kiwanis Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85042, USA |
| GPS: |
33°20'26.7"N 112°4'34.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 2.60 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| Hike Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Elevation Gain: | 557 feet |
| Trails/Routes: | 0.8-1.1 mi |
Trails Rocks Pet Friendly
Hike and Mountain Bike
An ideal hike to take children on as the distance is short and the elevation gain is not extreme. Avid hikers have opportunities to embark on longer hikes into South Mountain. ... This short hike is a gem for someone who wants to hike during the heat of the summer, but does not want to drive to higher elevation destinations. Sunrise or an hour before sunset offers shade almost the entire route. It winds through a small but pretty canyon to Telegraph Pass. The first half mile is flat only gaining 160 feet. The hike is most enjoyable after a quarter mile, signs of overuse begin to fade.Courtesy of hikearizona.com
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Arizona Hiking: KIWANIS TRAIL
KIWANIS TRAIL South Mountain Park, Phoenix This sweet little traipse up a desert gully, has been entertaining Phoenicians since t...
http://arizonahiking.blogspot.com/2010/12/kiwanis-trail.htmlKiwanis Trail Mountain Bike Trail, Laveen, Arizona
An extra chunk on the north face of South Mountain. Near Laveen, Arizona.
https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/7024779/kiwanis-trailSouth Mountain Trails | City of Phoenix
South Mountain Trailheads offer many hikes ranging from easy to difficult.
https://www.phoenix.gov/administration/departments/parks/activities-facilities/trails/south-mountain-parkpreserve/south-mountain-trails.htmlNever 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 (0.6 mi)
- S 1st Ave turns slightly right and becomes S Central Ave (6.8 mi)
- Turn left onto Phoenix S Mountain Park (0.7 mi)
- Turn right at Las Lomitas (79 ft)
- Turn left (33 ft)
From Phoenix, head straight down Central, keep going and going until it hits South Mountain. The road curves west passing an entrance gate. Keep going to the information/bathroom center. Continue west a tenth of mile to the second left. Skip the first left for authorized personnel. The second left takes you to Kiwanis. Small sign(s) direct you. From the turn it is 0.7 mi to the trailhead. Courtesy of hikearizona.com
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