This blog was thoughtfully written by Annie Nguyen. Once you have reached the ending trail marker for Mormon Trail youll see two trail markers. After 1 mile, the trail slows its steady incline as you reach the first intersection. Bring at least 1-2 liters of water and be sure to be well hydrated. This scenic trail offers hikers stunning views of the desert landscape and a glimpse into the areas history with its historic stone houses and other landmarks. Access: Start at Mormon Trailhead to proceed to Mormon Trail. Alta Trail is fairly steep heading up from either side. The only trail markers will be in the beginning and the end of the trail. This is a very popular area for hiking, mountain biking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Do it Right." Proceed to T-Bone Trail. Access: Start at South Mountain Park Main Entrance. Take the dirt road until it connects to Mormon Trail and starts to climb up. Just as it started off with the unique Fat Mans Pass, it will end with another unique formation, a natural rock tunnel that you can enter. Tags: Arizona, AZ, dog-friendly, Fat Mans Pass, hidden valley, hike, Hiking, Mormon Trail, National Trail, Phoenix, Photography, South Mountain, State Park, Trail Write-Ups. (Meet by the veranda). As you have probably imagined so far, Fat Mans Pass is a very narrow path that is incorporated into the trail. The Mormon Trail usually followed the north side of the North Platte River west through Nebraska and Wyoming to follow the Sweetwater River farther west. Instead of hiking down the rocks below, if you look to the right you will notice a little side path where you can get down by walking around the bigger rocks which feels much safer. This is a busy trailhead, and all the locals know where it is. The Mormon Trail: A Photographic Exhibit June 3, 2016 Curated in 1997 by Linda Thatcher During the 1800s more than 500,000 emigrants crossed the Western plains hoping to find a new and better life for a variety of reasons. Fun going through Fat Mans and the slide-through gap. The trail continues along traversing the hill until it ends at the Max Delta Trail. Beautiful views. There are a lot of bikes. Be sure to check out the tunnel. Pima Wash Trail, South Mountain Park Length: 3.2-mile loop as described here. From there, the trail continues upward to the top of the ridge, where hikers can connect with other trails in the park, such as the Hidden Valley Trail and National Trail. The next time you're in the Phoenix city limits, get out and try this hike! Continue making a loop back to the Mormon Trail to return. Fat Mans Pass and The Tunnel were fun sites along the way. Mormon Trail Guide 1. From Fat Man's Pass, you can begin the hike back to the trailhead, or continue through Hidden Valley (if you have done your research and know where to go). $25 for Each Additional Person. Phoenix is so big its hard to give general directions that are accurate. It is one of the older trails in the park, and it was built with inmate labor plus Civilian Conservation Corps men back in the 1930's The large switchbacks remain as a testimony of their hard work and dedication. First mile is mostly uphill and moderately strenuous. There are some petroglyphs along the Mormon Trail. Although the trail has been well marked until the loop, here is when some parts become unclear. Might have been more hikers on the access trail to the loop - but all considerate & respectful! WebAt more than 16,000 acres, South Mountain Park/Preserve is one of the largest municipally managed parks in the nation and consists of three mountain ranges - the Ma Ha Tauk, Gila and Guadalupe. Access: Start at Warpaint Dr. Access Trailhead. WebMormon Trailhead: 8610 S. 24th St. Beverly Canyon Trailhead: 8800 S. 46th St. Pima Canyon Trailhead: 9904 S. 48th St. Telegraph Pass Trailhead: 14251 S. Desert Foothills Parkway Trailhead Hours: 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Gated entrances will close at 7, but trails remain open until 11 p.m. South Mountain Map This map was created by a user. Required fields are marked *. As always, pack in what you take out! Totaling just under four miles, Hidden Valley can be accessed via the Mormon and National trails; starting at the trailhead, youll follow Mormon until you reach National Trail West. WebWHEN: Tuesday, March 7 5:45-7:15pm Guided Hike 7:30-8:30pm Self-Guided Hike DETAILS: The trail we will be doing is a 1.25 mile loop over rough terrain. WebFeaturing city views, desert life and distinct rock formations, South Mountains Hidden Valley Trail stands out among the areas best loops. The Mormon Trail was used for more than 20 years after the Mormons used it and has been reserved for sightseeing. Lots of rocks and hills. As a matter of fact, this is one of the trails I took when I first started hiking before I knew what other gems Arizona has to offer. Excellent conditions, almost 9km from the car. WebHidden Valley Trail Via Mormon Trail. WebThe portion of the Overland Trail in Wyoming, especially between Fort Bridger and Cheyenne Pass, had been scouted eastwards in 1850 by Captain Howard Stansbury of the U.S. Topographical Engineers, who was looking for an overland trail south of the Mormon-Oregon Trail in order to avoid the heavy snows of the more northern route. Beautiful trail. WebTake Mormon Trail instead. In fact, though, when you walk up to the end of these rocks youll notice that the trail continues. Ramada reservations must be made in person at aPhoenix Parks and Recreation Department facility. Good elevation gain, but nothing too steep. Theoretically, hikers should be the last people whod succumb to not being able to see the forest for the trees. This is one of the great features of this trail; you can turn around at the top and do just under 2.5 miles total or you can choose to continue your outing on the National Trail or the Mormon Loop. Adding to its appeal, this route gets the climbing out of the way at the beginning while legs are still fresh. Take the first left on to Phoenix South Mountain Park. Loved this trail. Directions: Head south on 24th Street, dead ends into E Valley View Dr. (additional overflow parking on 24th St., as well as E Euclid Ave.) Access: Start at Mormon Trailhead to connect to Mormon Trail. Proceed leftto Marcos De Niza Trail. Turn left onto National and then turn right to proceed to Hidden Valley Trail. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Use the ModernHiker mobile app to download this map and complete trail description for offline access. and 19th Ave. Trailhead15451 S. 19th Ave. 19th Ave. (Ma-Ha-Tauk) Trailhead10484 S. 19th Ave. * - Extended summer hours are in effectannually from June 1through September 30 at Pima Canyon Trailhead. At times, there will flat rocks to hike down and/or up but the trail will be clear to see once over the rock section. 5. Always carry a first aid kit and emergency supplies, including a whistle and a map or GPS device. It is a 1/2 mile walk from the San Juan gate to the start of the trail on the north side of the road. Arizona Hiking Yoga Limited parking (~16?) Access: Start at the Park Main Entrance. The Track and Waypoints refer to downloadable GPS data. Access: Start at Mormon Trailhead to connect to Mormon Trail. Alta Trail is steep on both ends as it rises to the crest of the Ma Ha Tuak Range in South Mountain Park. This is the starting point of the 1.4-mile section of the trail. Proceed to Pima Ridgeline Trail. The trailhead parking lot entranceis open until 9 p.m. Natural Resources Office(business hours only):602-495-5458, Contact Natural Resources Division staffor call602-261-8318. 2001 - 2023. At the end of the Mormon Trail, connect with National Trail West for about 0.1 miles until it reaches the Hidden Valley Loop, which is denoted with a clear sign. Absolutely beautiful. Mormon Trail is pretty short seeing as how it is a little bit over a mile long. We will then reconnect with the Mormon Trail to make our way back to the parking lot. This is one of the City's preserve-based, barrier-free trails, consisting of two -mile hard surface loops, providing for a smoother passage. Access: Start at Geronimo Trailhead. It's easy to miss, but with this being a popular trail, you'll most likely see other hikers around this spot. Most people take the Mormon Trail to the National Trail and the national trail to either end of Hidden Valley. Mormon Trail: South Mountain - Phoenix, AZ I don't think of Phoenix as having extreme weather, but I say this last week was interesting. WebEach is handmade in Arizona and we know youll agree that these are the finest finishers award of any long-distance trail in America. So while it may get you breathing heavy and your heart rate up, it wont take too long to do so. Continue on Stephen Mather Dr. and at the first four-way intersection, take a left. The list below contains all of the passages in order from south to north. As you continue, the ending of this loop will not disappoint. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 5 min to complete. Great trail, well marked. 4. 2. Proceed to Max Delta Trail. In order to get to this wild play area, we first need to take a couple of hiking trails. They're especially nice around sunset and sunrise. Information: For the Roadies: Silent Sundays Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway info South Mountain Park City of Phoenix City of Phoenix South Mountain Map (PDF) Watch and listen for bikers (bells, clickers, etc) cause they will pop out of nowhere. Access: Start at Pima Canyon Trailhead. Proceed to hike on San Juan Rd. WebMormon Trailhead 8610 S. 24th St. Hidden Valley Trail Access: Start at Mormon Trailhead to connect to Mormon Trail. To learn more please refer to our Hiking Disclaimer. This is an excellent trail. We did not do the loop. This is a great place to take a break and enjoy the scenery. 3. Corona De Loma is a rough and sometimes steep trail heading up from the Desert Classic to the National Trail near Buena Vista Lookout atop South Mountain Park. Try Fat Man's pass without a pack on, and then the rock tunnels near it, so fun! After yoga we will walk back down for another 45 minutes to where we started. Towers and west of Buena Vista Lookout. Enjoy the trail! Hidden Valley Tunnel is formed naturally from boulders and is the entryway to some of the most breathtaking scenery of the trail due to unique boulder piles. We will then reconnect with the Mormon Trail to make our way back to the parking lot. Took us 2:57, we took pic etc. You will begin to appreciate why some hikers consider this a moderate or difficult trail. Park hours: May 1 to October 31 - 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. We added the Mormon Trail Loop for a more substantial hike. difficulty rating. WebExperience this 4.7-mile loop trail near Phoenix, Arizona. Access: Start at the Park Main Entrance. The trail is steep and rocky, with loose gravel and occasional switchbacks. This is one of those trails that leads uphill from the start, and while Ive listed this trail as an easy trail, it was with much deliberation. Take the first left on to Phoenix South Mountain Park. 5. Very limited shade and bring plenty of water if you do the loops. Maybe my love for Mormon Trail is biased? The trail is rated "easiest" at 0.9 miles (1.8 miles round-trip). Then we will finish with a 5 to 10 minute standing meditation (Special note: If parking lot is full, there is plenty of parking on 24th Street & East Samantha Way. There are a few signs of overuse and even graffiti along this trail, try to set an example to others by reversing some of that damage. Turn right (West) on Chandler Boulevard and continue going West until you reach the intersection with Ray Road. Continue right onto Pima Wash Trail. WebMormon Details. Access: Start at Beverly Canyon Trailhead. There are moments where you will see scenes, unlike anything else found on South Mountain. Proceed to Dirt Road Trail. The parkboastsmore than50 miles oftrails forhiking, horseback ridingand mountain biking. Judging from trail wear, lots of people start this trail, but most don't go far. Again, this is nothing technical, its just how you want to decide what is the best way for you. TBD S Mormon Flat Rd, Golden Valley, AZ 86413 | MLS# 999759 | Redfin HOT HOME Street View See all 16 photos TBD S Mormon Flat Rd, Golden Valley, AZ 86413 $20,000 Est. Not a trail for the faint at heart. The trail descends down off the hills in the flats, then meanders and undulates until meeting up with the Bajada trail at the San Juan gate area. 6. Saturday, lots of people and dogs, beautiful hike on a gorgeous afternoon. Some portions are rideable going up but it's mostly hike-a-bike. TRAIL DESCRIPTION South Mountain is one of the most notable mountains in the East Valley due to its different trailheads in Ahwatukee, Chandler, and Phoenix. Web[The Mormons followed a trail from Sly Park that approximates the path of the present Mormon Emigrant Trail, which extends from an intersection with Sly Park Road at Jenkinson Lake and runs generally southeast to a junction with California Highway 88 about five miles west of Silver Lake. South Mountain is one of the most notable mountains in the East Valley due to its different trailheads in Ahwatukee, Chandler, and Phoenix. Although the name implies a rock feature, stacking rocks is not only not recommended, it is illegal. It is steep in places, but moderate in most places. The directions for this hike are simple: stay on the main Mormon Trail (which later turns into the Hidden Valley Trail) until a half mile past the first intersection at the top of the hill. Plan your hikes for early mornings or late afternoons to avoid the hottest part of the day. Follow 24th St down for about .8 mile, where the street curves to the left. This different closure allows visitors to access some trailheads and picnic areas in the lower areas of the park otherwise inaccessible on the 4th Sundays. Or, they can offer a relaxing space to sit and breathe in all the nature around you. It would be terrible to let distractions asphyxiate its virtues. Very nice hike up the Mormon Trail to Hidden Valley. Sign in. Some folks use the larger rock on the right side of the pass as a rock slide, which you can do too! Big rocks and cliff's. Access: Start at Pima Canyon Trailhead. Turn left onto National and then turn right to proceed to Hidden Valley Trail. WebThe Mormon Trail is very well-defined, well designed and well-trodden at the beginning, but it becomes much more rugged and harder to follow the higher it goes. {{current_weather.dt | momentjs( atts.date )}}. The correct way is to climb up those boulders to the rest of the trail. Access: Start from the Area 620 Trailhead. During the Summer, starting before 7AM is recommended to avoid the sweltering heat. On the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th Sundays of the month, there is a shortenedSilent Sunday (5 a.m. until 10 a.m.)with the summit road closed at the 1.0 mile marker. Any GPS, map, or phone app will be able to get you to the right place. WebMormon Trail Arizona South Mountain - YouTube mormon trailat south mountainMusic: Hot Heat - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena: https://youtu.be/-k4azpOIAfw mormon trailat We only did the Mormon trail which was @ 3 miles total. The enchanting half-mile walk in thissecluded corridor ends with a passage through a natural tunnel well-known for its rock overhangs, sandy substrate, petroglyph panel and lush drainage-fed vegetation. Continue right onto Pima Wash Trail. Proceed left to Desert Classic Trail. * Please remember to hike at your own risk. Proceed to Telegraph Pass Trail. At the 1.2-mile point, a sign marks the junction of two connected loops. WebSouth Mountain Park is beautiful and this is a popular trailhead. The rocks are extremely smooth, due to being hidden and protected from weather erosion so sliding down is as easy as sliding down any other slide in a playground. Request Tour (602) 628-8175 Send an Email Highlights Here are some of the most popular amenities Patio Floor Plans 1 unit available 4+ Bedrooms 4 bed 3 bath 2283 sqft Mormon Trail-Hidden Valley Loop Length: 6.2 miles. The climb up was challenging. You can alternatively make this a loop as a part of the Mormon Trail Loop, or you can add a loop at the Hidden Valley trail, following Fat Mans Pass through and continuing on the trail to add another half mile to the trail. The Mormon Trailhead is a popular hiking trail in South Mountain Park and Preserve, located just outside of Phoenix, Arizona. To get to the Mormon Trailhead, take exit 155 for Baseline Rd. Any GPS, map, or phone app will be able to get you to the right place. The most direct path is to take Mormon Trail to National and then to Hidden Valley. Difficulty: Moderate - (Should Be For Some One That Exercises Often) Hike Duration: 180 minutes. Length 2.4 miElevation gain 744 ftRoute type Out & back. All rights reserved. Or you can also slide down on one of the rocks as well. Additionally, San Juan Road is closed except during the first full weekend of each month, when it is open all day Saturday and from 10 a.m. to close on Sunday. 6. There are several signs along the way that show hikers the remaining distance between the sign and a new destination. We will meet at the ramada on the west end of the Mormon trailhead parking lot and then embark on the Mormon Trail. Yes, leashed pets are allowed on the trail. Access: Start at the South Mountain Environmental Education Center. Length 3.6 miElevation gain 925 ftRoute type Loop. There is a spot within Phoenixs South Mountain where a natural and enchanting playground exists. Brutal but doable climb. Tethered to fitness apps and earbuds, some hikers detach from their surroundings in pursuit of faster times and harder, longer, more remote trails while buying into the assumption that the best trails exist in a faraway ether dripping in unattainability and mystique. Beverly Canyon Trailhead8800 S. 46th St. (Accessed via South Mountain Park/Preserve Main Entrance). Web4 People = $400. Travel south on Mormon Trail and proceed to National Trail. Web322 W Mountain Sage Dr unit N/A, Phoenix, AZ 85045 Ahwatukee Foothills 4 Beds 3 Bath 2283 Sqft Contact Property Learn more, take a tour, and get one step closer to your new home. These false summits are a little annoying. Know your limits and stick to established trails to avoid getting lost or injured. Photos (3,273) Directions. Leave no trace. 8. Trail Difficulty: Easy Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 34 min to complete. Don't worry, though, it is big enough for most adults to fit through. November 1 to April 30 - 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Join us for one of my favorite hikes at South Mountain. But its a mistake to let these spoilers suck all the air out of the room. Continue right to Pima Wash Trail. Totaling just under four miles, Hidden Valley can be accessed via the Mormon and National trails; starting at the trailhead, youll follow Mormon until you reach National Trail West. As a matter of fact, this is one of the trails I took when I first started hiking before I knew what other gems Arizona has to offer. Phoenix is so big its hard to give general directions that are accurate. Moderate 4.7 (6597) South Mountain Preserve. Around 1.9 miles you can go down the steep rock, or there is another path to the right. Hidden Valley is a loop trail that branches off of National. I would highly recommend walking sticks. Photos (7,435) Directions. Typical rocky ascent and gravel throughout so wear hiking boots. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. Mormon (Mormon Loop to National) is a 1,145 ft popular blue singletrack family friendly trail located near Phoenix Arizona. Because its close to town, the route can get very busy. Mormon Trail to Fat Man's Pass is easily one of my favorite hikes. It's nothing but sketchy tech where wheel placement and speed are of the utmost importance. as a novice hiker did not make it to top but would do again. Mormon Trail Map Compiled & edited by Kathy Weiser / Legends of America, updated March 2020. From Five Tables, proceed to Ranger Trail. Heritage sites, gnarly rock passages and hidden finds. Although, not a very long trail, it does offer direct access to the National Trail and Telegraph Pass Trail, once you reach the roadway at the trails end. Loved climbing the rocks. Challenging, must have some mountain biking experience, take plenty of water. This is a busy trailhead, and all the locals know where it is. 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