Hidden Valley from Buena Vista Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
| Address: | ~N Buena Vista Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042, USA |
| GPS: |
33°20'34.4"N 112°2'39.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 4.30 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Lariat |
| Hike Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Elevation Gain: | 583 feet |
| Trails/Routes: | 2.5 mi |
Pet Friendly
Hike and Mountain Bike
For an easily accessible trail, butting right up against Phoenix’s southern border, it is truly surprising how special, quiet and natural the hike through Hidden Valley is! Courtesy of azutopia.com
The path has a few climbs between longer sections of gradual descent, and for much of the way runs in or along dry sandy washes, passing numerous large granite boulders and plenty of cacti, most prominent being the ubiquitous saguaro. Lizards are much in evidence, and even the usually secretive chuckwalla may often be spotted. Rattlesnakes are quite common, especially in early morning and early evening. Courtesy of americansouthwest.net
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 (315 ft)
- Turn left onto S 1st Ave (0.6 mi)
- S 1st Ave turns slightly right and becomes S Central Ave (6.8 mi)
- Continue onto E Stephen Mather Dr (0.3 mi)
- Continue onto S Central (0.9 mi)
- Turn left onto Summit Rd (3.4 mi)
- Turn right onto N Buena Vista Rd (1.3 mi)
Trails
Distance ?
2.5 milesElevation Gain ?
-254 feetReal Ascent ?
282 feetReal Descent ?
536 feetAvg Grade (-1°)
-2%Grade (-10° to 16°)
-17% to 29%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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