Lost Dog Wash Trailhead

Hiking area · Scottsdale

Lost Dog Wash Trailhead

Hiking area · Scottsdale

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12601 N 124th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85259

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A fantastic, kid-friendly hiking spot with a range of easy trails, scenic views, and great amenities, perfect for a family outing or a casual stroll.  

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12601 N 124th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 Get directions

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12601 N 124th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 Get directions

+1 480 998 7971
mcdowellsonoran.org

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wheelchair accessible parking lot
wheelchair accessible entrance

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Jul 6, 2025

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"This out-and-back hike offers visitors a gradual incline and views of the vast desert and rolling hills. Four miles on Log Dog Wash Trail will land you at the Taliesin Overlook, called so because it overlooks the late Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic Taliesin West compound. Though the trail goes on to connect with a network of other trails in the area, this is a good place to turn around for a gentle hike. Feel free to bring your canine companion as long as it's leashed to of course avoid 'lost dogs' in the wash." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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Art Brown

Google
This is a first class trailhead. Lots of paved parking, restrooms, and trail maps. The trails are well maintained for easy walking. You are surrounded by lush desert vegetation. The scenery isn't as striking as around the Superstition Mountains but at least you feel like you're getting away from the city.

Sheryl Williams

Google
Easy mileage with decent views. Very helpful trail staff helped us chose which trail would fit our needs best.

Hethyr Fouse

Google
Great parking lots with plenty of parking, and another trailhead/parking lot as well. Google shows the trailhead as not by the restrooms area, which was confusing when trying to figure out where to start. The trail junctions have great signs, as long as you know where you want to go and there are great online maps available. There are lots of trails that branch off from the area. The rocks are plentiful, so I would only walk/hike here if you are okay with walking on loose rocks. There's a nicely groomed short dirt trail that meanders near the restrooms/parking lot with signs describing the area that some would definitely enjoy.

Ron Clonts

Google
Nice and gentle incline with clear paths that aren't too dusty. Plenty of rocks for traction as well.

Nadine Cannell

Google
Great trail, very easy and gradual gradient. Pretty walk! We did Taliesman Trail Lookout (LD7) which is 4 miles in and out. Large parking lot and bathroom facilities with running water.

Ben

Google
Awesome trail that can be as much or as little as you like. We opted to start at this trail head and (via ringtail-loop) made it about a 5mi loop, there is a paved area at the trailhead that's probably .5-1mi total and much more flat for those with accessibility concerns. Highly recommend!

Steve Hughed

Google
The trail will give you a workout as it is about 2 1/2 miles of continuous uphill hiking on a very rocky surface. Total elevation gain is 518ft. Some really great views.

Lindsay Walsh

Google
Flatter trail with smaller inclines. LONG or short. You have many options to make a small loop or a large loop at multiple points. Small loops can be a half mile and longer hikes can be up to 6 miles. Bathrooms and filtered water bottle fill station at the trailhead. Plenty of parking. Is both horse, hiking, and biking 🚴‍♀️ accessible