Tom's Thumb Loop off Windgate Pass Trail Photoset • astrobrewer • 2024-02-03 • HikeArizona.COM

Tom's Thumb Loop off Windgate Pass Trail, AZ

	2024-02-03
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Tom's Thumb Loop off Windgate Pass Trail

Phoenix, AZ

Tom's Thumb Loop off Windgate Pass Trail

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking	14.05 Miles	3,288 AEG

Hiking	14.05 Miles	6 Hrs 51 Mns	2.28 mph
	3,288 ft AEG	42 Mns Break

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Lookout Trail - MSP

East End Trail - MSP

Bell Pass Trail - MSP

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Hiked this area two years ago and really enjoyed it. Last time I followed the HAZ official route. This time on the return leg decided to take Bell's Pass Trail to make it more of a loop instead of a lollipop. My brain likes loop hikes and doesn't like retracing my path. This was a pleasing route. The hike up the saddle of Bell's Pass was a bit of a climb, but it avoided retracing steps for the last couple of miles on a trail that is always crowded.

Last time I hiked here I somehow managed to miss the spur trail to the Lookout. I guess I was so excited to be near Tom's Thumb and didn't even notice the turnoff. I only realized it after the hike and regretted not going. This time I made sure to visit the Lookout and it was totally worth it! Amazing views! Great spot to watch the Fountain Hills fountain. Great spot for lunch. There are even some nice and comfortable (for rocks) rocks to sit on while eating. Totally worth the little extra time and effort.

Flora

Flora [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Barrel Cactus

Culture

Culture [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] HAZ - Selfie

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[ checklist ] Tom's Thumb

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