Thompson Peak Loop Photoset • The_Eagle • 2024-02-26 • HikeArizona.COM

Thompson Peak Loop, AZ

	2024-02-26
	5 by The_Eagle

Thompson Peak Loop, AZ

Hiking	13.28 Miles	2,684 AEG

Hiking	13.28 Miles	5 Hrs 14 Mns		2.68 mph
	2,684 ft AEG	17 Mns Break	6 LBS Pack

Linked

11 linked trail guides

Gateway Loop Trail - MSP

Saguaro Trail - MSP

Bell Pass - Bell / 104th TH

Bell Pass Trail - MSP

Prospector Trail - MSP

Thompson Peak Rd - MSP

Quartz Trail - MSP

Paradise Trail - MSP

Levee Trail - MSP

104th Street Trail - MSP

Equestrian Bypass Trail - MSP

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A gorgeous overcast day with perfect temperatures all day, and some of the virga transformed to light drizzle for the 2nd half. Busy on the gateway loop, one MTB'er on the Prospector, and four descending Thompson Peak. After that, nobody.

The climb to the saddle where I went down off-trail was steep as always. Slow going on the steep downhill off-trail section to get to the Quartz Trail. I'm not a big fan of the Paradise Trail, but it helped me complete my loop.

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