Sunrise Peak via Sunrise Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
| Address: | ~Sunrise Trail, Scottsdale, AZ 85259, USA |
| GPS: |
33°35'46.5"N 111°46'5.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 9.30 miles |
| Elevation Gain: | 2227.00 feet |
| Hike Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| 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 Scottsdale, Arizona
- Head north on N Scottsdale Rd toward E Indian School Rd (276 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto E Indian School Rd (2.2 mi)
- Turn left to merge onto AZ-101 Loop N (6.0 mi)
- Take exit 41 for Shea Blvd (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto E Shea Blvd (signs for Shea Boulevard) (6.0 mi)
- Turn left onto N 136th St (0.5 mi)
- Turn right onto E Vía Linda (1.4 mi)
- Turn left (328 ft)
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