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North Mountain National Trail

Phoenix, Arizona

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9.7 miles N of Phoenix, Arizona

Address:	~11572-11642 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USA
GPS:	33°35'20.3"N 112°3'55.0"W Maps \| Directions
State:	Arizona
Trail Length:	2.30 miles
Trail Type:	Loop
Hike Difficulty:	Intermediate
Elevation Gain:	780 feet

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North Mountain National Trail is a 2.3 mile moderate, loop trail near Phoenix. It's easy to travel on if you go up the paved sections. The inclines are steep in parts, making it a real good workout, especially if you jog or run up those steep parts, or do the trail a couple of times. It can get crowded, especially the parking lot to the paved entrance. However, there arre beautiful surrounding views, that make it worth it.

There are 2 ways to hike the mountain. Starting off in the main parking lot, following a single track to the paved road OR starting in a small, secluded parking lot which is where the paved road begins (see red and green trails in map).

This trail is a relatively easy hike even though it has quite an elevation change for its length. The road/trail winds up the hill, revealing many nice lookouts over Phoenix, all the way to the towers on top of the mountain. Courtesy of aztrailheads.com

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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.

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 W
Continue to follow I-17 N
(11.0 mi)
Take exit 210 for Thunderbird Rd (0.2 mi)
Merge onto N Black Canyon Hwy (0.1 mi)
Turn right onto W Thunderbird Rd (2.9 mi)
Turn right onto N 7th St
Destination will be on the right
(1.3 mi)

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North Mountain National Trail courtesy of Mike Lee↗

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North Mountain National Trail

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