Sonoran Preserve: Dixie Mountain Loop and Summit

About this event

Join us for a fun hike full of joy and wonder at Phoenix Sonoran Desert Preserve / Dixie Mountain Loop! The hike is rated intermediate. It may be difficult for a brand new hiker but most people with a decent level of fitness will do fine! We'll take enough breaks to keep everyone happy and talking to each other and we always encourage you to take make new friends and meet interesting people from Phoenix and beyond.

We'll take Hawk's Nest Trail up to Dixie Mountain Loop Trail and hang a right. We'll climb to the Dixie Mountain Summit Trail for a somewhat difficult quarter mile to the summit. Then we'll head back down and hang a left onto Dixie Mountain Loop and complete the loop around the Preserve. The first mile and a half or so has some climbing. After we tag the summit, we should have a pretty mellow hike for the rest of the day!

Distance: 5 miles ish Elevation Gain: 936 ft Estimated time to complete: 2.5 hours Trail Composition: Dirt, Rocks, Gravel Expected Temps: low 60s to low 70s Bring: 2 liters of water, sunscreen, grippy shoes, and outdoor clothing.

We'll meet at the bathrooms in the Desert Vista Trailhead parking lot at 8:00 am. We'll introduce ourselves and wait for stragglers and head out at 8:05 PM!

Please understand that hiking has its dangers! By joining this, or any other 3H event you understand that organizers and volunteers with the group are not responsible for injuries or other issues that might occur. We'll do everything to keep you as safe and happy as possible, but ultimately you are responsible for your health and safety while hiking!

Happy Trails and we'll see you out!

From Hiking Hikers Hiking Group ("3H")