NMVC THURSDAY HIKES: Dixie Mountain Loop
January 30 @ 9:00 am
Location: Desert Vista trailhead
Hike Leader: Susan Fournie, Email: sm4nier841@gmail.com Phone #: 602-320-8964
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Meet Up: 9:00 am @ Desert Vista trailhead
Estimated Difficulty: Moderate
Estimated Length in Hours: 2-3
Estimated Distance in Miles/Elevation Change: 4.6 miles with 600′ E/C
Description: The hike starts out on Hawk’s Nest trail for approximately .4 mile with 236′ elevation gain. It then connects to the Dixie Mtn. loop trail that is 3.8 miles and 400′ E/C. We will do the hike counterclockwise. The trail can be rocky in spots and what I call rolling in several spots. Has nice views to the east, north and west as we loop around. There are restrooms at the trailhead.
Driving Directions: Trailhead is just northeast of I17 and Happy Valley Road. Either take I17 and exit to the right onto Happy Valley Road and go the light at 19th Avenue. Turn left at the light and this becomes N North Valley Pkwy. Head north to W Copperhead and take a right (there is a brown sign for the trailhead); take a left onto N Melvern Trail and a quick right onto W Desert Vista follow to parking area. You can also take 7th Avenue to Happy Valley and turn at 19th Avenue – follow rest of directions to trailhead.