North Mountain Park - Penny Howe Barrier Free Trail
Details
Location:
North Mountain Park - Meet at the Havasupai Ramada
10608 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020 (use this address since North Mountain Park has multiple addresses)
Meet: near the trailhead and picnic shelter (look for leader wearing a blue sun shirt and a pink hat)
What to expect:
We will follow the Penny Howe Barrier Free Trail, making stops at overlooks and as we see birds.
Trail Information:
0.5 mi - paved - 39 ft elevation gain
There are 7 designated accessible spaces in the paved parking lot at the Havasupai Picnic Shelter. They are van-accessible with striped access aisles. The trail surface is paved concrete and smooth. It is typically at least 8 feet wide. The whole trail is estimated to be in the mostly gentle (5% or less) grade category. This trail will likely be navigable for most wheelchairs/mobility equipment or stroller users. There are benches and picnic tables along the route for resting.
Restroom available in parking lot.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/penny-howe-trail
What to bring:
Water
Sun protection, comfortable clothes
Snacks, if you desire
Binoculars/monoculars, if you wish (loaners available)