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 |
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| TH Elevation |
984 |
| Av Time Round Trip |
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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.