Perl Charles Memorial Trail (#1A)
Phoenix, Arizona
Address: | 1898 E Myrtle Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USA |
GPS: |
33°32'30.9"N 112°2'29.6"W Maps | Directions |
State: | Arizona |
Trail Length: | 5.70 miles |
Trail Type: | Loop |
Hike Difficulty: | Intermediate |
Elevation Gain: | 1312 feet |
Trails/Routes: | 4.6 mi |
Trails Rocks Pet Friendly
Hike, Horseback, and Mountain Bike
This is a technical singletrack loop with some very steep up and down sections located in the Phoenix Mountain Preserves. This trail is for advanced riders who like to bleed and leave their skin on rocks once in a while. It can be incorporated into your Trail 100 ride (see above description) or done as a 4.8 mile loop from the Dreamy Draw Recreation Center. As always with rides in the Phoenix area, the views are great of the Sonoran Desert. You will forget you are in the middle of the sprawling metropolis of Phoenix when you are out there. Courtesy of mountainbikeaz.com
Note: Hikers and Horses are also allowed on the trail.
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 MoreDirections
From Phoenix, Arizona
- Head west on W Washington St toward 1st AveParts of this road may be closed at certain times or days(0.5 mi)
- Turn right onto N 7th Ave (0.8 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 (4.9 mi)
- Take exit 5 for Glendale Ave (0.3 mi)
- Slight left onto E Glendale Ave (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto N 18th St (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto E Myrtle AveDestination will be on the left(0.1 mi)
Park at the Dreamy Draw Recreation Center. To get there, take the Northern exit from the Squaw Peak Freeway (51) and follow the signs. Once geared up, head past the ramadas located to the southeast and get on the sidewalk for a brief moment. You should see a singletrack to your left, follow to the 1A sign and shred. Courtesy of mountainbikeaz.com
Trails
Distance ?
4.6 milesReal Ascent ?
1,027 feetReal Descent ?
1,029 feetGrade (-30° to 29°)
-58% to 56%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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