Tom's Thumb Trail South
Scottsdale, Arizona
| Address: | ~E McDowell Foothills Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA |
| GPS: |
33°38'56.8"N 111°51'32.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 12.40 miles |
| Elevation Gain: | 2992.00 feet |
| Hike Difficulty: | Advanced |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
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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 Scottsdale, Arizona
- Head north on N Scottsdale Rd toward E Indian School Rd (276 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto E Indian School Rd (2.2 mi)
- Turn left to merge onto AZ-101 Loop N (10.5 mi)
- Take exit 36 to merge onto N Pima Rd toward Princess Dr (0.5 mi)
- Turn right to stay on N Pima Rd (0.6 mi)
- Turn right onto Legacy Blvd (1.2 mi)
- Turn right onto N Thompson Peak Pkwy (0.6 mi)
- Slight left toward E McDowell Foothills Dr (328 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto E McDowell Foothills DrDestination will be on the right(0.3 mi)
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