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Lake Overlook Trail - Fountain Hills - 3 members in 9 triplogs have rated this an average 2.3 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Feb 26 2023
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70 male
 Joined Mar 12 2002
 Mesa, AZ
Lake Overlook Trail - Fountain HillsPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 26 2023
jhelfersTriplogs 48
Hiking2.71 Miles 470 AEG
Hiking2.71 Miles   1 Hour   20 Mns   2.23 mph
470 ft AEG      7 Mns Break
 
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Jan 05 2020
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43 male
 Joined May 21 2004
 Phoenix, AZ
Lake Overlook Trail - Fountain HillsPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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SunDevil3Triplogs 94
Hiking2.50 Miles 300 AEG
Hiking2.50 Miles   1 Hour   45 Mns   1.67 mph
300 ft AEG      15 Mns Break2 LBS Pack
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My dog, who is now pushing 11 years old, heard the word "hike" and turned on the guilt trip as he anticipated being left at home (as is too often the case these days.) After several long minutes of sad looks, poking me in the knee with his nose, and strategically placing himself between the family and the front door, I acquiesced and changed the planned trail from the Superstitions to something a bit easier around the world's second tallest fountain.

I was pleased to find that this was actually trail-like in spite of the locale and, although it winds back and forth among homes almost the entire length, it provided some nice views of the town and namesake fountain. Quick and easy-- the kids enjoyed and my old furry buddy, Walter, was over the moon to not be odd man out for once.
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Oct 13 2019
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49 male
 Joined Jun 20 2003
 Tucson, AZ
Lake Overlook Trail - Fountain HillsPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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fricknaleyTriplogs 4,126
Hiking2.60 Miles 285 AEG
Hiking2.60 Miles
285 ft AEG
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we were in fountain hills for the day. after frisbee and football at the park we walked the path around the lake and the overlook trail.

fun day messing around in the area :)
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Nov 23 2016
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 Joined Dec 28 2013
 Scottsdale
Lake Overlook Trail - Fountain HillsPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 23 2016
A76100Triplogs 16
Hiking1.50 Miles 300 AEG
Hiking1.50 Miles
300 ft AEG
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This is an easy trail and really much nicer than I expected. Once you rise above beyond the homes, the views are super nice. I hiked near sunset and sunset over the lake was wonderful.
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Apr 27 2014
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41 male
 Joined Sep 13 2009
 Mesa, AZ
Fountain Park - Fountain HillsPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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jochalTriplogs 604
Walk / Tour2.60 Miles 300 AEG
Walk / Tour2.60 Miles
300 ft AEG
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Oct 01 2012
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46 male
 Joined Oct 19 2010
 Mesa, AZ
Lake Overlook Trail - Fountain HillsPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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Charger55Triplogs 573
Hiking3.50 Miles 300 AEG
Hiking3.50 Miles   1 Hour   30 Mns   2.33 mph
300 ft AEG
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This is definitely a neighborhood hike. Good thing I was in the neighborhood! I did the Lake Overlook Trail followed by two laps around the lake.
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Feb 10 2012
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74 male
 Joined Feb 12 2002
 Gold Canyon, AZ
Lake Overlook Trail - Fountain HillsPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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AZLOT69Triplogs 2,215
Hiking3.00 Miles 300 AEG
Hiking3.00 Miles   1 Hour   30 Mns   2.00 mph
300 ft AEG
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Frisbee golf day around the lake x 2.
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Nov 27 2009
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56 male
 Joined Jul 05 2006
 Mesa, AZ
Lake Overlook Trail - Fountain HillsPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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DarthStillerTriplogs 857
Hiking1.50 Miles 300 AEG
Hiking1.50 Miles   2 Hrs      0.75 mph
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This was another kiddie hike to do after the holiday. The Lake Overlook Trail is in Fountain Hills, next to Fountain Lake. We started at the TH on the east side of the lake and make our way up the hill. The trail goes north, and then curls west and then south, back to the intersection of Saguaro and Palisades Blvds. There is a section where the trail ends and you have to follow the road to the west until you get to the last section. Within the first 0.3 miles you reach the high point of the trail, which gives 360 degree views of the lake, Four Peaks, the Mazatzals, McDowells, etc. The length of the actual trail one way is only about 1.6 miles. Our extra mileage was from walking around Fountain Lake getting back to the car, stopping at the monkey bars along the way for the kids. During the portion of our hike around the lake, I ran into pace w/his family, who I had hiked with only once before, a year ago to the day almost on our post-Thanksgiving Brown's Peak hike. Funny how coincidences like that happen. Grabbed a nice lunch and the new Mexican restaurant in FH on the way back home.
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Oct 26 2004
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67 male
 Joined Jul 28 2004
 Scottsdale, AZ
Lousley Hill Trail - MMRPPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 26 2004
mazatzalTriplogs 1,348
Hiking1.23 Miles 268 AEG
Hiking1.23 Miles   1 Hour      1.23 mph
268 ft AEG
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Took some out of town visitors on this little loop.
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average hiking speed 1.7 mph

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