Tom's Thumb Trail - MSP Photoset • Crzy4AZ • 2010-03-11 • HikeArizona.COM

Tom's Thumb Trail - MSP, AZ

	2010-03-11
	4 by Crzy4AZ

Tom's Thumb Trail - MSP

Phoenix, AZ

Tom's Thumb Trail - MSP

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking	5.90 Miles	1,676 AEG

Hiking	5.90 Miles	3 Hrs	1.97 mph
	1,676 ft AEG

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Lookout Trail - MSP

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GI Jones

Now THIS is a walkable trail! Last time I did this was Jan '08 and I scrambled awkwardly up rocks to the saddle. (Which is fine if that's your thing - but I like a basic, solid path.) I really like the new trail although the part from the saddle to the Thumb is a little weird compared to the old way.

Just me and husband today on stay-cation. We parked at the new north parking area (much better than old place near the one house) and saw a dozen or so people during the day. Went to the Lookout and then backtracked up to the Thumb for lunch. Views are great

from the Lookout.

I can't wait to do this from Bell/104th lot or from Gateway/Desert Park. Those are on my list for when I'm not tethered to my pump.

If I had friends from out of town who wanted a good city hike - this is what I would suggest. Feels more remote on the north side and views are tremendous - great workout and short if you don't dawdle for pics and lunch.

Wildflowers Observation Isolated

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