Telegraph Pass Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
| Address: | ~Telegraph Pass Entrance, Phoenix, AZ 85042, USA |
| GPS: |
33°19'3.5"N 112°3'59.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 2.30 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| Hike Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Elevation Gain: | 482 feet |
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Telegraph Pass Trail is a 2.3 mile beginner friendly, out-and-back trail in South Mountain Park in Phoenix.
The first third or so of Telegraph Trail is paved, making it wheelchair accessible. The paved section ends around the area of some petroglyphs marked with an interpretive sign off to the right. The trail veers left at this point, and becomes unpaved, but still clearly marked. The hike is a steady climb, but nothing too bad, however there is little shade, so be sure to pace yourself and bring plenty of water. The trail ends at mile 1.15, where you can turn back and return to the trailhead, or you have the option to continue onto National Trail.
Along the trail you can see saguaros which are the most notable desert vegetation, views of the metropolitan Phoenix area, and the rest of South Mountain Park.
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Add ResourceBe 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 (0.8 mi)
- Turn left onto W Maricopa Fwy (0.5 mi)
- Take the ramp on the left onto I-17 S/US-60 E (1.9 mi)
- Merge onto I-10 E/US-60 E (4.8 mi)
- Keep left at the fork to stay on I-10 E (4.8 mi)
- Take exit 159 for Ray Road (0.5 mi)
- Turn right onto E Ray Rd (3.6 mi)
- Turn right onto E Chandler Blvd (1.7 mi)
- Turn right onto S Desert Foothills Pkwy (1.3 mi)
- Turn right (89 ft)
- Turn left (276 ft)
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