Shadow Mountain Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
| Address: | ~2601-2607 E Acoma Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85032, USA |
| GPS: |
33°37'7.2"N 112°1'36.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 2.90 miles |
| Elevation Gain: | 695.00 feet |
| Hike Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
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This particular route trailhead starts at 23rd place and Sweetwater rd it's a great wildlife trail. 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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From Phoenix, Arizona
- Head west on W Washington St toward 1st Ave (0.5 mi)
- Turn right onto N 7th Ave (0.2 mi)
- Continue straight to stay on N 7th Ave (0.6 mi)
- Turn right to merge onto I-10 E toward Tucson (2.3 mi)
- Take exit 147A-147B for AZ-51 N (0.6 mi)
- Continue onto AZ-51 N (10.6 mi)
- Take exit 11 for Thunderbird Rd (0.4 mi)
- Turn left onto E Thunderbird Rd (0.7 mi)
- Turn right onto N 28th St (0.7 mi)
- Turn left onto E Claire Dr (0.1 mi)
- Turn left onto N 27th St (125 ft)
- Turn right onto E Claire Dr (0.1 mi)
- Turn left onto N 25th Pl (295 ft)
- N 25th Pl turns left and becomes E Acoma DrDestination will be on the right(23 ft)
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