Desert in Scottsdale
2 places · Saguaro, sand & open sky
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Desert
29
Scottsdale, AZ
McDowell Sonoran Preserve - Tom's Thumb Trail
A 30,580-acre preserve in the McDowell Mountains protecting pristine Sonoran desert habitat. Tom's Thumb is a distinctive 140-foot granite spire visible from the eastern Salt River Valley. The trail to the base of Tom's Thumb traverses boulder fields and saguaro-studded hillsides with views extending to Four Peaks.
morningfall · winter
Desert
29
Scottsdale, AZ
McDowell Sonoran Preserve - Gateway Trailhead
The main access point to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve with a large trailhead facility and multiple loop trail options. The Gateway Loop trail passes through classic Sonoran desert with saguaro, palo verde, and ironwood trees against the McDowell Mountain backdrop. The Windgate Pass trail provides elevated views of Scottsdale and the Valley.
morningspring · fall