Tortoise and Hilltop Trails - Hike near Fort McDowell, Arizona
~Tortoise Trail, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264, USA,Fort McDowell,Arizona
33.69319562, -111.72901447
5.0 miles NW of Fort McDowell, Arizona
Address: ~Tortoise Trail, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264, USA
GPS: 33°41'35.5"N 111°43'44.5"W
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State: Arizona
Trail Length: 2.00 miles
Elevation Gain: 173.00 feet
Hike Difficulty: Beginner
Trail Type: Out & Back

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Be on the lookout for wildlife like jackrabbits and lizards on the initial stretch of trail (Tortoise Trail) and for mountain bikers as this trail joins the Pemberton Trail for a bit as it crosses a parking area. Head across the parking area and climb the hill to the hiker-only Hilltop Trail loop. Courtesy of AllTrails.com

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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Fort McDowell, Arizona

  1. Head west on Ba Hon Nah Rd toward N Ft McDowell Rd (72 ft)
  2. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto N Ft McDowell Rd (1.1 mi)
  3. Turn right onto E Yavapai Rd (1.2 mi)
  4. Continue onto E San Marcus Dr (390 ft)
  5. Turn right onto N El Pueblo Blvd (1.2 mi)
  6. Turn right onto N Fountain Hills Blvd (0.3 mi)
  7. Continue onto E McDowell Mountain Rd (3.6 mi)
  8. Turn left onto McDowell Mountain Park Dr
    Destination will be on the right
    (2.8 mi)
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