Tower Road - Sonoran Preserve
Phoenix, Arizona
| Address: | ~7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85085, USA |
| GPS: |
33°47'56.1"N 112°4'57.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 1.90 miles |
| Elevation Gain: | 278.00 feet |
| Hike Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
Pet Friendly
Hike
Short and steep (.6 mile each way) out and back asphalt road to the radio tower. 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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- 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 (1.2 mi)
- Continue onto W Adams St (0.8 mi)
- Turn right onto N Black Canyon Hwy (75 ft)
- Take the ramp on the left onto I-17 N/US-60 WContinue to follow I-17 N(23.9 mi)
- Take exit 223A for Carefree Hwy (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto W Carefree Hwy (3.0 mi)
- Turn right onto 7th Ave (33 ft)
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