Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Dixie Mine Day Hike

when	October 30, 2025
when	Trip Report : November 11, 2022
where	Fountain Hills
the hike	We will start walking on paved road to the trailhead This trail winds through scenic desert with short ups and downs approx. 2 miles to the Dixie Mine. There are some nice Petroglyphs to see near here. Depending upon the group we can return to the TH by the same route or continue up the wash to a boulder area, a nice place for a snack break before heading back. There are also some tailings we can explore if interested.     From the Golden Eagle Trailhead at the end of Golden Eagle Blvd., follow the marked sidewalk and signs to the entrance to McDowell Mountain Regional Park ($3.00 cash fee required). Follow the Dixie Mine Trail.
distance	5 - 6 miles
time	3-4 hours
type	in / out
starting at	Golden Eagle Trailhead
ending at	Golden Eagle Trailhead
on trail	100% — Dixie Mine Trails
rating	"C"     Rate yourself as a hiker.
dogs allowed	no
cost	$3.00 cash fee required for entrance to McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Sharing gas expenses with the driver. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member.
weather	Fountain Hills
leader	Email the leader to confirm.
meet	Car pool 6:30 AM, at North Mt. Visitor Center or meets us at 8:00 AM at Golden Eagle Trailhead.
drive	•  From the Golden Eagle Trailhead at the end of Golden Eagle Blvd, follow the marked sidewalk and signs to the entrance to McDowell Mountain Regional Park ($3.00 cash fee required). • Follow the Dixie Mine Trail to a road. • Turn right and go down a short hill. • At the bottom of the hill, turn left on an unmarked trail that will take you a short way to the Dixie Mine. • Return the way you came.

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