Rainbow Valley to Gadsden Loop        HikeArizona.COM               Print Now


Road/Vehicle:  Paved - Car Okay
Fees/Permit:  AZ State & Regional Parks - $6 per car or $2 per person hiking into the park
Directions to trail: From central Phoenix, take I-10 west to Estrella Parkway exit. Travel south to Vineyard Ave. Turn east on Vineyard Ave. to the Estrella Mountain Regional Park entrance on the south side. Desert park per motorized vehicle entry


 Difficulty - 0      Route Find - 0
 Distance Round Trip  6.1 mile
 Elevation Gain  0 feet
 Accumulated Gain  
 TH Elevation 984
 Av Time Round Trip  
Overview: This trail is one of eight designated trails in Estrella Mountain Park. You start off from the Rodeo Arena area, hike in 0.7 miles on the beginning of the Rainbow Valley trail, and then do a 4.7-mile loop back to where you left off at the Rainbow Valley trail. Following this trail back to the Rodeo Arena totals a 6.1-mile hike!
 
Preferred: March - April - October - November
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Dogs: Dogs are allowed on a leash
Bike: Mountain Biking is allowed on this trail

WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be a dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.


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