National to Hidden Valley to Mormon Loop
Phoenix, Arizona
| Address: | ~4501-4503 E Pima Canyon Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042, USA |
| GPS: |
33°21'46.4"N 111°59'9.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 6.30 miles |
| Elevation Gain: | 797.00 feet |
| Hike Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
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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 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 (2.9 mi)
- Take exit 157 for Elliot Rd (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto E Elliot Rd (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto S 48th St (1.1 mi)
- Turn left to stay on S 48th St (312 ft)
- Turn left onto E Pima Canyon Rd (0.6 mi)
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