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Tom's Thumb Trailhead

Hiking area · Scottsdale ·

Tom's Thumb Trailhead

Hiking area · Scottsdale ·
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Hiking in Scottsdale: 9 Best Trails

"Tom's Thumb Trail is a favorite among the 30,500-acre McDowell Sonoran Preserve. The four-mile out-and-back trail is short but steep and full of switchbacks. Rest assured that the views of the McDowell Mountains and Phoenix are well worth the effort. As with many other hiking trails in the area, the Tom's Thumb Trail does not have drinking water and is not shaded, so plan your trek accordingly." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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Steep trails with panoramic desert views and unique rock formations

well marked trail
switchbacks
workout
steep incline
vista points
information boards
loose rock
ample parking
Google Rating
4.9 (222)
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12943 E Paraiso Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Get directions

Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Information

Steep trails with panoramic desert views and unique rock formations

well marked trail
switchbacks
workout
steep incline
vista points
information boards
loose rock
ample parking
Google Rating
4.9 (222)
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12943 E Paraiso Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Get directions

Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Tom's Thumb Trailhead by null
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