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A high country trail from the end of 36th Street that accesses several popular trails.


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Map Key

0.8

Miles

1.4

KM

Point to Point

1,913' 583 m

High

1,567' 478 m

Low

161' 49 m

Up

346' 105 m

Down

11%

Avg Grade (6°)

23%

Max Grade (13°)

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To access this trail, follow 36th Street up the hill until you see the no parking signs. You can park anywhere along the road below them. It is about 0.3 mi. to the trailhead from there.

The Ruth Hamilton Trail #8B was named in memory of one of the advocates who made the preserves possible. At the trailhead there is a map, and a plaque honoring Ms. Hamilton. This section is quite gentle and friendly. When you cross Trail 8A (Quartz Ridge Trail #8A), the going gets a little tougher. The trail climbs in earnest to the first pass, and then begins the long descent to the Piestewa main parking lot and trailhead.

Shortly before the parking lot, Trail 8B ends at an intersection with Piestewa Peak Nature Trail #304. Follow 304 to the parking lot, where there are restrooms.

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A lovely hillside of Saguaros
Jan 11, 2020 near Paradis…, AZ
Ocotillo!
Jan 11, 2020 near Paradis…, AZ
Nice view of the city
Jan 11, 2020 near Paradis…, AZ
This is what happens when you brush a Cholla cactus.
Nov 11, 2018 near Paradis…, AZ

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