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Fairly flat and smooth portion of the Maricopa Trail that runs through the Anthem/New River area.


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Map Key

6.6

Miles

10.7

KM

99%

Runnable

2,069' 631 m

High

1,727' 526 m

Low

386' 118 m

Up

69' 21 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Unknown

Need to Know

There is no dedicated parking at the beginning of the trail (at I-17), but you can park in the commercial area where the Fryes grocery store is located and access the trail from Daisy Mountain Dr. Otherwise, Anthem Trailhead and Spear S Ranch Trailhead have dedicated parking.

Description

This trail is part of (and continuous with) the Maricopa Trail, beginning at I-17 at Daisy Mountain Dr (exit 227) and ending at the Spear S Ranch trailhead at New River Rd and Linda Ln.

There are several access points along the trail from either the Anthem Community or Desert Hills Dr, including the Anthem Trailhead located at 2021 W Desert Hills Dr (around the halfway point of this section of trail).

The trail itself is fairly flat and smooth and is less rocky and steep than many other parts of the Maricopa Trail. The trail is well marked with "Maricopa Trail" signs at most of the trail intersections.

Flora & Fauna

Typical Sonoran Desert landscape including Palo Verde, Ironwood, various cactus, and desert shrubs.

Shared By:

Jake Sandmeyer

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#876

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#26,733

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