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Meridian Interpretive Trail, AZ

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Difficulty 1 of 5
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Distance Lasso-Loop 1 mile
Trailhead Elevation 1,924 feet
Elevation Gain 98 feet
Avg Time Round Trip 0.5 hours
Kokopelli Seeds 1.49
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7  2025-06-15
Blevins Trail
DarthStiller
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author avatar Guides 4
Routes 93
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Trips 697 map ( 3,669 miles )
Age 51 Male Gender
Location Gilbert, AZ
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Preferred Dec, Jan, Feb, Nov → 7 AM
Seasons   Autumn to Spring
Sun  6:03am - 6:47pm
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This little loop now has a name!
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Overview
This little loop has been here for a long time, but has been upgraded to an interpretive loop. This is an excellent place to bring those relatives from out-of-town for a brief and relatively easy Sonoran Desert experience.


Hike
This is a short loop on mostly level ground into the valley east of Pass Mountain. The skyline is dominated by the line of Pass Mountain to the west and an unnamed ridge to the south and east.
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The valley hosts a large saguaro forest and in wet years has seen an exuberant wildflower display.

The route begins at the Meridian Trailhead, a rough dirt parking area. Four interpretive signs are placed along the route and give a brief geologic history of the area. The loop joins three other local trails for longer trips.

2025-04-29 adenium


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    WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be 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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    To Meridian Trailhead
    Meridian Trailhead is located at the north terminus of Meridian Road between Mesa and Apache Junction.

    US60 to Signal Butte. Take Signal Butte north to University. East (right) onto University to Meridian. North (left) onto Meridian to the terminus. There is a small TH.

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    Exit 202 Loop at Brown Road and travel east on Brown Road for about 3.5 miles. From Brown Road (Lost Dutchman Rd), travel North on Meridian for two miles to the trailhead parking area at the end of the road.

    From PHX (I-10 & AZ-51) 34.1mi - 44 mins
    From TUC (Jct 1-10 & Grant) 119mi - 2hr 11mins
    From FLG (Jct I-17 & I-40) 176mi - 2hr 56mins
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