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The Best Hikes in the Valley

By Dr. Jon M. Tanner

Pinnacle Peak Park (Beginner)
	Location: Alma School & Dynamite - Scottsdale, AZ Phone: N/A Trail Length: 1.75 miles Trail High Point: 2889' Time: 1 1/2 to 2 Hours Hours: Daily -(Dawn-Dusk)

Squaw Peak (Average)
	Location: Squaw Peak Recreation Park - 2701 East Squaw Peak Dr. - Phoenix, AZ Phone: 602-262-6696 Trail Length: 1.2 miles Trail High Point: 2608' Time: 1-2 hours Hours: Daily - 6am-10pm

Camelback Mountain - Echo Canyon - Cholla Trail (Above Average)
	Location: East McDonald Drive - Phoenix, AZ Phone: 602-262-4837 Trail Length: 1.2 miles Trail High Point: 2230' Time: 1 1/2 to 2 Hours Hours: Daily -(Dawn-Dusk)

South Mountain Preserve (Beginner)
	Location: 10919 South Central Ave. - Phoenix, AZ Phone: 602-495-0222 Trail Length: 1-3 miles Trail High Point: 2200' Time: 1-2 hours Hours: Daily - 6am-11pm

Dreamy Draw Recreation Area (Beginner)
	Location: 2421 West Northern Ave. - Phoenix, AZ Phone: 602-262-6696 Trail Length: 1-3 miles Trail High Point: 2200' Time: 1-2 hours Hours: Daily - 6am-11pm

Don't forget to:

• Bring plenty of water and sunscreen.
• Wear hiking boots & sunglasses.
• Be careful & have fun!!!!

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