Deem Hills - Tiger Paw Loop or shorter depending on the Heat!

Join us for an evening hike to get the heart pumping, and the calories burning at the Deem Hills Recreation Area. Once again it is time to Take on the Tiger of Deems Hill as we will hike the Circumference Trail of the Summits of Deems Hills. Hiking at a moderate pace, we will traverse our way up, down and around the summits of Deem Hills by way of the Circumference Trail. We will continue along the Circumference Trail through the entire hike until it brings us back to the parking lot. This loop offers some great views, a good amount of elevation to climb, distance, and a nice "up" towards the end just to build up some thirst before heading out to Mellow Mushroom (or Bambino's) for some liquid refreshment and good times. Bring lots of water, a headlight/flashlight, and good conversation.

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We will start at 6:33 PM, and hike the trails to the summits with the setting sun and an awesome view of the city lights below. At the end of the hike if you are up to it we'll scurry off to Mellows for some liquid nourishment and maybe a bite to eat.

DISTANCE: 5.9 Miles Loop

ELEVATION GAIN: 816 ft

TRAIL STYLE: Loop

DURATION: 2.0

DOGS: No Too hot for them

FACILITIES: No

PRINTABLE TRAIL MAP: Map Link https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9UQ3inwrZ1xN2Q4VU9BekxMcTg/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-RX1_JWl0fE1a78K5-7u3OA)

DIRECTIONS: From I-17 and Happy Valley Rd (exit 218), head west on Happy Valley. Go three miles and turn right (north) on 51st Ave. Go about a half mile and turn right on W Deem Hills Pkwy, after another half mile the entrance to the park is on the east side of the road. Park by the soccer field. We will meet at the NW Trailhead, between the Soccer Field and the Dog Park, in the Grassy Area Under the Street Light