Gateway Loop


We'll meet near the restrooms at the Gateway entrance to Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve.

For the hike we'll do the Gateway Loop in a counter-clockwise direction. All the trails and intersections in McDowell Sonoran Preserve are well-marked.

Trail Length: 4.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 800 feet
Difficulty: Moderate
Facilities: at TH
Trail Style: lollipop style
Dogs: Yes, if leashed

Related Web sites:
http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/Assets/Public+Website/trails/trails+images/Preserve+Trails+Central.pdf
http://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=1314

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  • Marshall

    Another great hike with a great group!

    August 23

  • SusanE

    Thanks Marshall! Nice morning hike & I appreciate the opportunity to have met "late shft" hikers. :-) (It is all relative...)

    August 23

  • ann

    The hike was good. There was upward and downward incline which gave a good work out.

    August 23

  • Marshall

    I'll be there.

    August 23

  • John Haggerty

    YIKES....This could be a washout. Will check weather early in the AM !!!

    August 22

    • SusanE

      The flash flood watch ends at 5AM - we should be fine. :-)

      August 22

    • ann

      are we still on?

      August 23

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