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Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Apache Wash Trailhead Day Hike

when	August 7, 2025 Thursday
when	Trip Report : November 4, 2021
where	Phoenix
the hike	Billie Horn will lead this hike.     Apache Wash Trailhead is a beautiful example of the Sonoran Desert. The popular trails are heavily trafficked on weekends, but on Thursday morning there shouldn’t be many hikers or bikers. The trails are nice for all skill levels.     A nice flatish, scenic tour of our splendid desert.
distance	4 - 6 miles
time	2 - 3 hours
EC	+-700' elevation change
type	loop
starting at	Apache Wash Trailhead
on trail	100% — Trails
rating	"C"     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	Please text or email Billie to sign up or ask directions 602-361-0276.
meet	6:00 AM at the trailhead. Restrooms available.
drive	•  North on I-17 to Dove Valley Road, Exit 221. • At Dove Valley Rd. turn right and go east. • Continue past the intersection (N. North Valley Prkwy) with Fry’s on the left. • Continue on Dove Valley Parkway. It becomes E. Sonoran Desert Drive. • Apache Wash Trailhead will be on the left. OR • From the east, take 101 Pima Freeway to Cave Creek Road, exit 28. • Go north to East Sonoran Drive, about 3 miles. • Turn west to 1600 E. • Turn right. Follow to the trailhead.

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