Lookout Mountain Summit Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
| Address: | ~Lookout Mountain Circumference Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85022, USA |
| GPS: |
33°37'37.7"N 112°2'54.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 1.00 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| Hike Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Elevation Gain: | 387 feet |
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Lookout Mountain Summit Trail is a short, 1 mile trail in Phoenix, Arizona. The trail is steep, especially towards the summit, but it's manageable, and well worth the views.
There is parking at the end of 16th street, with a small parking lot; there is typically a light but constant stream of traffic on the trails during the week but parking is not usually a problem until the weekend. Just off the parking lot is the trailhead. The trail is marked well until you get towards the top. People have created lots of trails so choosing the right one can be difficult. Just keep going up and you will reach the summit. The trail is rocky, and has loose gravel, so bring good hiking shoes, especially for sections at the top where it gets steep and slippery.
Lookout Mountain is located in the middle of residential Phoenix, so the summit features stunning views of the surrounding city, complimented with views of mountains and desert in the distance.
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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 (0.5 mi)
- Turn right onto N 7th Ave (0.2 mi)
- Continue straight to stay on N 7th Ave (0.6 mi)
- Turn right to merge onto I-10 E toward Tucson (2.3 mi)
- Take exit 147A-147B for AZ-51 N (0.6 mi)
- Continue onto AZ-51 N (11.7 mi)
- Take exit 12 for Greenway Rd (0.3 mi)
- Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Greenway Road W (253 ft)
- Turn left onto E Greenway Rd (1.0 mi)
- Continue onto E Greenway Pkwy (1.6 mi)
- Turn left onto N 16th StPartial restricted usage road(0.6 mi)
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