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Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Thunderbird Cholla Loop Day Hike

when	Febuary 14, 2026 Saturday
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where	Phoenix
the hike	The trails on and around Thunderbird are perfect for a jaunt to get our exercise fix before the heat drives us back indoors.     Each trail consists of uphill, downhill, viewpoints and maybe some wildlife. There is no shade but we’ll be finished before the sun gets high overhead.     This will be a little romp through the hills. Start from the back of the amphitheater and do a loop up and around this hill. At the top of the hill we can look around the Phoenix area. Continue around the hill, then we’ll be back at the cars, so persons who only want a "D" hike can stop here.     For the "C" hike, continue across 59th Ave. on a bridge and up the Arrowhead Trail. This is a little more of a climb. We will stop at the top to see the views. Then it is time to go down the other side and around the hill to return to the cars.     For the "B" hike, continue across 59th Ave. on a bridge and north on Coach Whip Trail. The C hikers will go south to thier cars. This is a little more of a climb. We will stop at the top to see the views. Then it is time to go down the other side and around the hill to return to the cars.     Note that each loop ends at the parking lot, so you can switch hikes. We may stop for lunch after the hike.
distance	2-9 miles
time	2 - 4 hours
elevations	1300' (Amphitheater Trailhead) to 1900' (Arrowhead Point)
type	single, double, trible loop
starting at	Thunderbird Amphitheater
on trail	100% — Coach Whip, Sunrise, Arrowhead, Cholla Trails
rating	"D, C, B"     Rate yourself as a hiker.
dogs allowed	no
cost	Sharing gas expenses with the driver. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member.
weather	Phoenix
leader	Email the leader to confirm. Limit 15 hikers
meet	7:30 AM at Thunderbird Park. We will be by the Amphitheater
drive	drive •  Take Loop 101 to 59th Ave. • Exit north onto 59th Ave; take 59th Ave. into the park. • Turn left (west) at the first entrance and find a place to park. • The Amphitheater is on the west side of the parking areas, up the hill a little. There is parking next to the Amphitheater. Restrooms, water and ramadas at this location Schedule of Events Arizona Trailblazers Home Page updated Febuary 3, 2026 © Copyright 2026, Arizona Trailblazers.  All rights reserved.