MODERATE: Lost Dog Wash

MODERATE: Lost Dog Wash in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve South
Hike Co-leaders: Ron Deraas 701-263-5605, Joan Carlisle 254-931-2601

Trailhead: Lost Dog Wash, 12601 N 124th St, Scottsdale

Description: Loop
The Lost Dog Wash with Ringtail loop, Old Jeep and Taliesen overlook spur. We will travel in a counter clockwise loop. The trail is smooth in areas but others have the usual rocks protruding along with uneven surfaces and areas of loose rubble. Good hiking shoes and poles are warranted.

Hike distance: 6 miles
Accumulated Elevation Gain: approx. 600 feet
Trailhead Elevation: 1755 feet
Driving Distance: 39 miles
Driver's Fee: $7
Trailhead facilities: Bathrooms at trailhead
Meetup: 6:30 to leave at 6:45 Cottonwood parking lot

Driving Directions:
Lost Dog Wash Trail, Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve South.
Address: 12601 N 124th St Scottsdale
Exit from Cottonwood, if you have access to North Dobson gate in Oakwood continue through Oakwood to Dobson Rd.
If you do not have access, turn right onto Riggs Road, then turn left onto Alma School, then left onto Ocotillo Rd, turn tight onto Dobson Rd.
All vehicles will continue on Dobson Rd,, turn left onto Price road merging onto AZ-101 loop N, travel about 19.5 miles to Shea Blvd.
There are several ways to get to the 101, you can use your preferred method.
Turn right onto Shea Blvd, travel about 4.5 miles to 124th St. (There will be a sign just before this corner listing Lost Dog Wash). Turn left at 124th St, continue through the school zone (watch speed limit signs), travel straight through 2 roundabouts and you will arrive at the trailhead parking lot.

There are nice restrooms at the trailhead.

(Driver's Fee: $7.00)
Hike Co-leaders: Ron Deraas 701-263-5605, Joan Carlisle 254-931-2601