Union Peak Loop
Phoenix, Arizona
| Address: | ~1901 W Desert Vista Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85085, USA |
| GPS: |
33°44'27.8"N 112°5'51.0"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 5.80 miles |
| Elevation Gain: | 823.00 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 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(18.9 mi)
- Take exit 219 toward Jomax Rd (0.2 mi)
- Merge onto I-17 Frontage Rd (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Jomax Rd (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto Norterra Pkwy (1.3 mi)
- Turn right onto N North Valley Pkwy (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto W Copperhead Trail (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto N Melvern Trail (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto W Desert Vista Trail (0.3 mi)
- Turn left (69 ft)
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