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dwalker43

We had a picture perfect Arizona day and hikers were out to take advantage. The reserve is large enough and some of the trails long enough that you can get away from the humanity even on such a popular day. We hiked the Gateway Loop and it's a good quality hike for those used to hiking, those who don't want to take all day to do it and want to deserve that margarita at the end of the trail. We are out of town visitors, but will be back the next time we are in town. As always, water and sun block are a must. Half way up and half way down, a ridge, nice vistas and a mixture of rocks and gravel to keep you focused.

blemschock

Not too taxing, but a good place to slowly rise above the city & look around. All the desert has to offer in cactus and other plant life. Lizards and birds are also on the trails. As always - bring plenty of water and be prepared to walk over some loose ground and rocks.

Gradon22

It's a beautiful place to hike. The trails are very well marked so we have not been concerned about getting lost.

MikeM311

so many classes of trails to choose from , that you have to go back. Numerous multi use trails for bikes or families

billh85

Our trail of choice is Lost Dog Wash. We always feel really safe while hiking. Everyone you meet is friendly, feels like a community of hikers. Trails are not too rigorous, they range in length from 2 mile gentle loops to I suppose 100+ miles as the preserve goes north for a long long way.

712robertf

Offers many hiking trails through the desert terrain for all levels of hikers. A unique experience for someone who never spent time in a desert environment.

Nancy011351

Hiked yesterday 3.3 miles RT on the Granite Trail, taking photos all along the way. Take Dynamite off Pima out to 136th St, turn left And drive another 2 miles. Marked parking lot is on your left. Easy dirt trails amongst granite boulders. The best part besides the views was that the spring wild flowers were starting to bloom! There are no facilities. What a walk!

k8brit

We were looking for a nice spot to take our dog hiking while on vacation in Scottsdale. We found the McDowell Sonoran Preserve and gave it a try. The trail we travelled had a moderate incline and were fairly flat and well maintained, if we had more time we would have enjoyed exploring the trails further as there seemed to be lots of options to choose from for longer hikes. The views were great and it gave us a nice opportunity to see lots of local cactus and flora!The only down side was that this seems to be a very popular spot and was quite busy. We generally like to go places that are a little more off the beaten path where you don't run in to lots of people on the trail. Definitely worth checking out though to get a taste of the desert!

MizzouM

Both trails are scenic & challenging. Lost Dog is shorter with a view of Frank Lloyd Wright's artist colony at the precipice. Gateway is a loop & much longer & steeper especially if you go clockwise. It has great views of Scottsdale & Camelback Mtn. Short drives from Scottsdale & plenty of parking.

melshas4

There are plenty of places to hike in the greater Scottsdale, but none like this. We are in our 60's and look forward to hiking the Gateway paths every year when we visit. There are easy to moderate. Well marked and just plain beautiful and fun to hike. The hiking paths takes you through beautiful area's for desert area's.

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