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NMVC THURSDAY HIKES: Hawknest Trail / Axle Grease
November 6, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Name of Hike: Hawknest Trail / Axle Grease
Location: Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Pima and Dynamite TH
Trailhead Meet Up Date: 11/6/2025
Trailhead Meet Up Time: 8:00 AM
Leader(s): Debi Quarry
Leader Contact: DQ: 602 524 1433
Carpool? (Y/N) Yes
Carpool Time & Location: Contact Debi 48 Hrs ahead and she will share your # with others who are interested.
Hike Distance (estim): 6.8 miles
Hike Time (estim): 4
Elevation Chg (approx ft, optional): ft
Hike Description: Rolling hills make this trail interesting along with Goldeneye plants that should still be in bloom. Full leafed out ocotillos and eroded boulders (one looks like a duck) and fat saguaros line the trail. We start on Hawknest to Hackmore and return via Axle Grease / Rock Tank (which was full on the pre hike) back to Hawknest
Drive Instructions: Check Google for quickest route to Pima Rd / Dynamite. TH. Traffic and construction in the area. If coming from the visitor center get on the 101 exit, Scottsdale Rd R on Dynamite L just past Pima into parking lot.