Lost Dog Wash to Taliesin Overlook

This hike is rated INTERMEDIATE.

This is a joint event with the Trail Mix (https://www.meetup.com/Trail-Mix-Hiking/) group. We'll be hiking the Mcdowells this week from the Lost Dog Wash trailhead. Our route will take us through beautiful isolated desert trails. A sudden vista at the Taliesin Outlook opens to unique views of the city of Scottsdale, Frank Lloyd Wright's home and Taliesin West.

We'll stop along the way and take a longer break at the top. You're encouraged to bring snacks, sun protection of some sort and must bring at least 2+ liters of water per person and sturdy hiking footwear.

DISTANCE: 4.5 miles roundtrip
ELEVATION GAIN: 400 ft
DURATION: 2.5 hours
DOGS: Yes, if leashed.
FACILITIES: Bathroom and water fountain
WEBSITE: Trailmap (http://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/#/pagepreserve.aspx)
DIRECTIONS: From Via Linda and 124th St in Scottsdale, head north on 124th until the road ends at a small circle. Enter the preserve by continuing north into the dirt parking lot.