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Hike Trail

Quartz Trail

3.3 (3 Ratings)
An easy climb or a fun winding downhill, depending on which direction you go.
2.8
mi
Distance
478
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.76mi
Distance
478ft
Elevation Gain
24ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
2,002ft
High Point
1,511ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
A fun rocky trail through neighborhoods in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve.

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Contributors
Daniel Young