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Alternate Route - FHP, AZ

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Distance Round Trip 0.15 miles
Trailhead Elevation 2,543 feet
Elevation Gain 70 feet
Accumulated Gain 70 feet
Avg Time Round Trip 3-5 minutes
Kokopelli Seeds 0.5
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Location Fountain Hills, AZ
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The Alternate Route is a connector trail that connects the Promenade Trail with the Andrews-Kinsey Trail. The official name of the trail is the "Alternate Route to Andrews-Kinsey Trail & Western Trail"; the HAZ name has been shortened for brevity.


History
This trail was formerly the south entrance of the Western Trail. The Western Trail was rerouted in 2024, and this trail was renamed at that time.
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From the Adero Canyon Trailhead, take the Promenade Trail for about 0.1 miles and turn left at the signed junction for the Alternate Route. In about 0.15 miles, you will arrive at the Andrews-Kinsey Trail. The Alternate Route is steep, and there are quite a few embedded rocks and boulders in the trail, so the travel can be a bit difficult.

The main use of this trail is for hikers going south on the Promenade Trail who want to get on the Andrews-Kinsey Trail instead of going back to the Adero Canyon Trailhead. If you are hiking from the Adero Canyon Trailhead, it is easier to simply take the Andrews-Kinsey Trail from the trailhead instead of taking the Alternate Route.

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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 Adero Canyon Trailhead
From Loop 101 and Shea Blvd head east on Shea Blvd for 7.8 miles. Then turn left on N Palisades Blvd and continue 1.1 miles. Turn left at the stop sign onto Eagle Ridge Drive and continue 2.4 miles until you reach the Adero Canyon Trailhead. Note that along the way Eagle Ridge Drive first becomes N 143rd Way and then becomes N Eagle Ridge Drive.

• February 2019: There is road construction on Eagle Ridge Dr, and the last mile to the trailhead is on a well-graded, unpaved road. However, that section of the road will ultimately be paved.
• January 2020 FHP writes: Fountain Hills (Parks & Wildlife Dept..480-816-5100): Adero Cyn TH/Parking is presently "only" accessible for parking access at the closed chain link fence ~1 mile "prior-to" TH Parking on N. Eagle Ridge Drive. M-F Trailhead access from ~1 mile up road is only legal from 3pm daily. Sat & Sun TH access from ~1 mile up road is legal from dawn to dusk.
• 2020-02-15 Yoder writes: Road to trailhead parking is closed due to construction. You may want to go to the Sunrise Trailhead parking.
• 2020-11-09 Grasshopper writes: Officially opened, and the road to the Parking / TH is now paved.


From PHX (I-10 & AZ-51) 43 min (32.3 miles)
From TUC (Jct 1-10 & Grant) 2 h 7 min (131 miles)
From FLG (Jct I-17 & I-40) 2 h 28 min (155 miles)
page created by DixieFlyer on Jan 13 2026 5:05 am
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