Desert Tortoise
Phoenix, Arizona
| Address: | ~Desert Tortoise Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85085, USA |
| GPS: |
33°44'28.1"N 112°5'50.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 2.80 miles |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
| Hike Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Elevation Gain: | 331 feet |
| Trails/Routes: | 2.8 mi |
Pet Friendly
Hike and Mountain Bike
At just over a mile long, Desert Tortoise is a doubletrack connector to the Valle Verde Trail. Courtesy of MTBProject.com
Very good hiking area with a good range of difficulty levels. Starts with a short climb from the parking lot and some reasonable elevation changes. Back side of loop fairly flat with another slope up to meet Dixie Loop for return. If you bring a dog, it better be very leash controlled due to close proximity of Cholla cactus on trail sides. Observed some Cholla "pears" loose on trail. Good hiker shoes with firm sole recommended due to rockiness. Courtesy of AllTrails.com
More Information
Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
Read More
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Phoenix, Arizona
- Head west on W Washington St toward 1st Ave (1.2 mi)
- Continue onto W Adams St (0.8 mi)
- Turn right onto N Black Canyon Hwy (75 ft)
- Take the ramp on the left onto I-17 N/US-60 WContinue to follow I-17 N(18.9 mi)
- Take exit 219 toward Jomax Rd (0.2 mi)
- Merge onto I-17 Frontage Rd (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Jomax Rd (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto Norterra Pkwy (1.3 mi)
- Turn right onto N North Valley Pkwy (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto W Copperhead Trail (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto N Melvern Trail (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto W Desert Vista Trail (0.4 mi)
Trails
Distance ?
2.8 milesElevation Gain ?
0 feetReal Ascent ?
431 feetReal Descent ?
431 feetAvg Grade (0°)
0%Grade (-12° to 15°)
-21% to 27%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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