Wagner-Granite-Bluff Trails
Scottsdale, Arizona
| Address: | ~22101 Thoms Thumb Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85262, USA |
| GPS: |
33°41'38.6"N 111°43'52.4"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 5.00 miles |
| Elevation Gain: | 295.00 feet |
| Hike Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
Pet Friendly
Hike and Mountain Bike
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.
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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 (6.0 mi)
- Take exit 41 for Shea Blvd (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto E Shea Blvd (signs for Shea Boulevard) (7.8 mi)
- Turn left onto N Palisades Blvd (3.5 mi)
- Turn left onto N Fountain Hills Blvd (1.4 mi)
- Continue onto E McDowell Mountain Rd (3.6 mi)
- Turn left onto McDowell Mountain Park Dr (2.8 mi)
- Turn left onto Thoms Thumb DrDestination will be on the left(0.1 mi)
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