Quartz Ridge Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
| Address: | ~8A, Phoenix, AZ 85018, USA |
| GPS: |
33°31'56.8"N 112°0'43.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 3.40 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| Hike Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Elevation Gain: | 620 feet |
| Trails/Routes: | 1.7 mi |
Pet Friendly
Hike and Mountain Bike
This is a very popular trail on weekend mornings. Casual hikers can get great views of Phoenix with moderate effort. Good place to bring out of town visitorsCourtesy of hikearizona.com
The Quartz Ridge Trail is a short, although relatively strenuous hike. The trailhead at 32nd street is really easy to find, although finding parking can be a challenge due to the popularity of the trails in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. The Quartz Ridge Trail is the main trail starting at this trailhead. The first half-mile is mostly flat, only gaining about 125 feet of elevation. There are huge Saguaro Cacti all along this part of the trail as you hike through the valley, which provide those classic southwest landscapes.Courtesy of outdoorproject.com
More Information
Add ResourceNever 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 (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 (4.9 mi)
- Take exit 5 toward Lincoln Dr (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto E Glendale Ave (0.3 mi)
- Continue onto E Lincoln Dr (1.6 mi)
- Turn left onto E Sierra Vista DrPartial restricted usage road(0.1 mi)
Trails
Distance ?
1.7 milesElevation Gain ?
192 feetReal Ascent ?
695 feetReal Descent ?
503 feetAvg Grade (1°)
2%Grade (-28° to 22°)
-53% to 40%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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