It is not too late to join the Fountain Hills Hiking Challenge before it ends on November 30. This challenge is a great way to gain physical fitness, mental well-being, a chance to explore new places around the community and connect with nature.
Five hikes will take you across 32 miles of the Sonoran Desert:
Scenic Trail Loop- 4.2 Miles
An easy to moderate trail with a 300-foot elevation gain located in McDowell Mountain Park.
Sunrise Trail to Andrews Kinsey Trail- 6.8 Miles
This 1,100-foot elevation gain is a moderate hike that begins at the east end of Via Linda in Scottsdale.
Golden Eagle Trailhead to Dixie Mine- 5.4 Miles
Follow the trail signs from the end of Golden Eagle Blvd. to McDowell Mountain Park for a moderate to difficult hike with a 700-foot elevation gain.
Golden Eagle Trailhead to Preserve- 7.9 Miles
Start heading toward the Dixie Mine, then turn left on the Sonoran Trail into the Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve for a moderate to difficult hike with a 1,500-foot elevation gain.
Golden Eagle to Bell Pass- 8.0 Miles
This moderate to difficult trail has a 1,500-foot elevation gain. Head toward Dixie Mine, turn left on the Dixie Mine dirt road, then left on Prospector Trail through the McDowell Mountains.
All registered participants receive a Fountain Hills Hiking Challenge t-shirt. If you complete all five hikes, you will be entered to win a $50 gift card to
Just Roughin’ It.