Holbert Trail to Dobbins Lookout
Phoenix, Arizona
| Address: | ~Phoenix S Mountain Park, Phoenix, AZ 85042, USA |
| GPS: |
33°21'6.3"N 112°4'13.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 4.10 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| Hike Difficulty: | Advanced |
| Elevation Gain: | 931 feet |
| Trails/Routes: | 0.2-5.0 mi |
Pet Friendly
Hike
Start out at the main entrance to South Mountain and make a left past the vistor's center. Go to the end of the road to the beginning of Holbert Trail. Get to the top and make a right to Dobbins Lookout. This trail is challenging at first. Inclines will definitely get your heart beat going. It is worth it get to the Lookout point. Good views of the city and the television tower on top of the mountain. Courtesy of AllTrails.com
Mapped Route/Trail Distances
| Holbert Trail (One Way) | 5.0 miles Round Trip |
| Holbert Trail Extension to Dobbins Lookout | 1,248 feet |
More Information
Be 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 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 (6.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Phoenix S Mountain ParkDestination will be on the left(0.4 mi)
Trails
Distance ?
5.0 miles Round TripElevation Gain ?
1,048 feetReal Ascent ?
1,398 feetReal Descent ?
350 feetAvg Grade (5°)
8%Grade (-27° to 34°)
-50% to 68%Distance ?
1,248 feetElevation Gain ?
92 feetReal Ascent ?
171 feetReal Descent ?
79 feetAvg Grade (4°)
8%Grade (-24° to 31°)
-46% to 60%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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