| Approx hike distance (miles): | 3.7 | Area: | South Mountain Park |
| Accum. elevation gain (feet): | 930 | Park Entry Fee: | No |
| Low to high elevation gain: | N/A | SCAMR All Trails Map: | Yes |
| Recommended gas donation: | $10 | Website for reference info: | All trails, hidden valley trail via Mormon trail |
| Unpaved miles: | 0 | Trailhead GPS Coordinates | 33.36645, -112.03101 |
| Road Conditions: | Good | High clearance vehicle req’d: | No |
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure to check -in |
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| Maintained Trail: | Yes | Uneven footing | Yes |
| Steep side drop-offs | No | Steep Trail: | Yes |
| Off Trial (scratchy) | No | Slippery Trail Surfaces: | No |
| Use of hands required: | No | Boulder Hopping: | No |
| Difficulty: | Strenuous | Water Crossings: | No |
| Restrooms at Trailhead: | No | Gloves Required: | No |
Special Instructions:
This trail offers some interesting features like tunnels, dry waterfalls and a squeeze through Fat Man’s Pass. The first mile of the trail is quite challenging, but there are plenty of opportunities to stop and enjoy the scenic views all the way to the top of the ridge. Once you reach the ridge, you’ll leave the Mormon Trail and enter the Hidden Valley Loop, which has even more fun to offer. Bring water, snack and hiking sticks.
Directions:
From the Union Center turn left on Sun City Blvd, right on Merrill Ranch Parkway, left on Hunt Hwy, right on Attaway Rd, right on AZ-287, left on AZ-387, right on I-10 West (29 miles). Take Exit 155 (Baseline Road). Turn left, and in 3.7 miles turn left on S. 24th St. In 0.8 miles turn right into the Mormon Trailhead (8610 S. 24th St, Phoenix AZ).
