H-1 to H-4 Trails Loop
Glendale, Arizona
| Address: | ~N 60th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85310, USA |
| GPS: |
33°41'20.6"N 112°11'25.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 2.10 miles |
| Elevation Gain: | 423.00 feet |
| Hike Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
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Hike and Mountain Bike
Thunderbird Park in Glendale, AZ consists of 5 H-Trails, named so because of the Hedgpeth Hills through which they wind. H-1: One-Way - 5.0 miles H-1a: Loop trail - 2.5 miles - 400 foot elevation gain - H-2: One-Way - 1.35 miles - 385 foot elevation gain (accessed via H-1 trail) - ascends Pinnacle Peak - connects with the H-1 to form a loop H-3: One-Way - 2.6 miles - 550 foot elevation gain - 1.5 hours est time - connects with the H-1 to form a loop H-4: One-Way - 1.3 miles - 350 foot elevation gain - .1.5 hours est time - connects with the H-1 via spur trail H-4a or H-4b to form a loop H-5: One-Way - 0.75 miles There are a number of "spur trails" that connect the various main trails. Although the trails are described as "Out and Back" or "One-Way" and the distances show that scenario, most people the use this trail network take a combination of trails that form an overall loop. To get one's true distance traveled, a pedometer is needed. Overall, there are a total of over 20 miles of trails in the network through the Hedgpeth Hills. Courtesy of AllTrails.com
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Add ResourceNever 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.
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- 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 Glendale, Arizona
- Head northwest on US-60 W/Grand Ave toward W Myrtle Ave (5.5 mi)
- Turn right onto N 91st Ave (0.2 mi)
- Take the Arizona 101 Loop N ramp (0.5 mi)
- Merge onto AZ-101 Loop N (6.8 mi)
- Take exit 19 for 59th Ave (0.3 mi)
- Merge onto W Beardsley Rd (433 ft)
- Turn left onto N 59th Ave (1.6 mi)
- Turn left onto N 60th Ave (194 ft)
- Turn left to stay on N 60th Ave (0.1 mi)
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