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    Shadow Mountain Trail

    Difficulty
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    Easy
    Duration
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    1-1.5h
    Distance
    This reflects the return distance of this route as measured by the GPS file.
    4.2 km
    Elevation
    This reflects the total elevation gained throughout this route as measured by the GPS file. This includes all ascents and descents, and is higher than what is quoted in most route guides, which simply measure the distance between the starting-point and high-point of the route.
    130 m
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    Directions to Trailhead

    The Shadow Mountain Trail leads you around the portion of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve that Shadow Mountain is in. This small park is easy to get to in the city, the views are natural, and the somewhat primitive trails make you feel like you’re not still right in Phoenix. Choose this one for a quick adventure with family or the dogs.

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    Route Description for Shadow Mountain Trail

    This hike is a short and sweet loop around Shadow Mountain. This route is easy to get to in the city, so pick it when you need some fresh air but you can’t go very far. The route is kid-friendly and dog-friendly on leash. You can easily add on a quick ascent of Shadow Mountain if you’d like.

    This route is a bit primitive. It’s not well-marked or always very well-maintained. Bring a GPS track to help stay on the trail if you haven’t explored this area before. Bring water with you and avoid hiking in the heat of the day.

    From the trailhead, take a few steps south to the fork. Our route goes clockwise, so stay left to head towards Shadow Mountain. Head along its eastern base (you can make a quick run up to the summit from the fork of the trail). At the next fork, stay right, then stay left at the fork that follows.

    Stay left at the next fork to loop around the far bottom edge of the park. The trail will turn north again and follow the edge of the park back to the trailhead.

    Getting to the Shadow Mountain Trail Trailhead

    The trailhead for this hike is on E Acoma Drive.

    Route Information

    • Backcountry Campground

      No

    • When to do

      October-May

    • Pets allowed

      Yes - On Leash

    • Family friendly

      Yes

    • Route Signage

      Poor

    • Crowd Levels

      High

    • Route Type

      Loop

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