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Quartz Trail - MSP, AZ
mini location map2025-06-23
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Quartz Trail - MSPPhoenix, AZ
Quartz Trail - MSP
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking5.13 Miles 585 AEG
Hiking5.13 Miles   1 Hour   14 Mns   4.16 mph
585 ft AEG
 
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Taliesin Trail - MSP
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I had some time to kill between appointments in Scottsdale and noticed Javelina Trailhead on the map near where I'd be, and that sounded more appealing than anything I else I could do for an hour. I ended up parking near 104th Street and decided I'd hike out for ~30 minutes and turn around to fill the available time I had.

I mostly stayed on Quartz Trail and hiked a short distance on Taliesin before I turned around...not enough time to get in far enough to anything even a little interesting or challenging. The parts of the trails I was on that pass through the wash with houses lining both sides make SoMo look like a remote backcountry wilderness, but I did see a deer on the hike out, and it was a good excuse to get outside and avoid passing the time with something like work :).
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