| when | Trip Report : November 27, 2022 | ||||
| Trip Report : November 11, 2021 | |||||
| Trip Report : December 31, 2011 | |||||
| where | McDowell Sonoran Preserve | ||||
| the hike |
Besides the mine entrance, there are prehistoric petroglyphs nearby and
some remains of ranching operations along the trail.
The trail is 4.3 miles from trailhead beginning of residential cul-de-sac to Dixie Mine and back. There is a 0.65 mile walk down neighborhood streets with sidewalks that must be added before and after. From Parking lot the round trip is 5.6 miles. The sidewalks have sporadic Eagle Feather emblems to follow to trailhead. The mine is interesting, the trail beautiful and well maintained. Lush vegetation, active wildlife, and nearby petroglyphs then add in great views of the McDowell Mountains and the Verde River Valley. This is also the trail we decided not to do when we did the Adero Canyon Trailhead to Golden Eagle Trailhead on November 11, if you are doing the FH Challenge you need this one to complete the challenge. |
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| distance | 5.6 miles | ||||
| time | 6 hours | ||||
| EC | +-225' elevation change. Mine entrance and Petroglyphs are additional. | ||||
| elevations | 2076' (wash) to 2418' (pass) | ||||
| type | round trip | ||||
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| on trail | 90% — Dixie Mine Trail | ||||
| rating | "C" Rate yourself as a hiker. | ||||
| dogs? | no | ||||
| cost | $2 per person, exact change, for admission to McDowell Mountain Regional Park. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5/non-member. | ||||
| weather | Fountain Hills | ||||
| meet | 9:00 AM at the trailhead, 14597 E. Golden Eagle Blvd.,
Fountain Hills, AZ Arrange carpools independently. Bring $2.00 cash for the envelope at the trailhead. |
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