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Gateway Loop Trail
This easy to moderate level hike is a fun day trip for all types of hikers.
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Gateway Loop Trail Details
This easy to moderate level hike is a fun day trip for all types of hikers. First-time hikers will appreciate that it is well-maintained and flat, while more adventurous trekkers will enjoy the rough and gravel path. This 4.5-mile looped trail has fantastic views of both the city and nature. Not only will you see the rocky ridges of the McDowell Mountains, but you will also have a bird's eye view over the sparkling city skyline of Phoenix. If you are not ready to turn back home quite yet, there is an option to extend your hike by following the sign to Inspiration Point. This adds an additional 3 miles out and back to your trek. It is a bit steeper but has terrific views of Tom's Thumb.
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Nearby Parks Around Gateway Loop Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Gateway Loop Trail
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1.8 mi away
Central Arizona Project to Arizona Canal Trail
As its name implies, this well-maintained 9-mile journey starts at the Central Arizona Project aqueduct and travels to the flowing Arizona Canal, providing cyclers with unobstructed views of these stunning natural landscapes.
4.5 mi away
Tom's Thumb Trail
Spend the morning hiking this trail in the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve and get your cardio exercise in for the day.
5.4 mi away
Pinnacle Peak Trail
Do not let the name fool you this trail is not actually a climb to the summit of this 3,171-foot mountain.
8.3 mi away
Arizona Canal Path
Snaking through Glendale, Phoenix, and Scottsdale, this cycling trail is one of the longest in Arizona.
11.0 mi away
Camelback Mountain
This hike is located in the heart of Phoenix Valley and makes for an excellent adventure for those staying in the city.
