Western Vista Trail - Hike near Phoenix, Arizona
~Hawk's Nest Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85085, USA,Phoenix,Arizona
33.74114922, -112.09725771
20.3 miles N of Phoenix, Arizona
Address: ~Hawk's Nest Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85085, USA
GPS: 33°44'28.1"N 112°5'50.1"W
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State: Arizona
Trail Length: 3.90 miles
Elevation Gain: 816.00 feet
Hike Difficulty: Advanced
Trail Type: Out & Back

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Fairly difficult short Trail to one of the summits on the Dixie Mountain Loop. Great views from the top as well as a birds eye view of the gravel pit below. Courtesy of AllTrails.com

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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.

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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 Phoenix, Arizona

  1. Head west on W Washington St toward 1st Ave (1.2 mi)
  2. Continue onto W Adams St (0.8 mi)
  3. Turn right onto N Black Canyon Hwy (75 ft)
  4. Take the ramp on the left onto I-17 N/US-60 W
    Continue to follow I-17 N
    (18.9 mi)
  5. Take exit 219 toward Jomax Rd (0.2 mi)
  6. Merge onto I-17 Frontage Rd (0.2 mi)
  7. Turn right onto Jomax Rd (0.3 mi)
  8. Turn left onto Norterra Pkwy (1.3 mi)
  9. Turn right onto N North Valley Pkwy (0.2 mi)
  10. Turn left onto W Copperhead Trail (0.2 mi)
  11. Turn left onto N Melvern Trail (0.2 mi)
  12. Turn right onto W Desert Vista Trail (0.4 mi)
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