Hiking Group Event: Gateway Loop Trail in Scottsdale

Due to the Phoenix 7 peak challenge happening this coming Saturday, we had to change our hiking location from Dreamy Draw to the Gateway Loop Trail in Scottsdale.  Jane Boyd will be leading this hike so please RSVP to her at lucyandspike_3@msn.com.  She will meet people who want to carpool at the Unity of Phoenix Church parking lot at 7:45am

Following is the information associated to the upcoming hike:

Date/Time: Saturday, November 16, 8:30am (plan to arrive 15 min. early to check in)

Hike Leader: Jane Boyd, please RSVP to lucyandspike_3@msn.com

Area:  Scottsdale/McDowell Mountains

Trail Name: The Gateway Loop Trail

Map: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/gateway-loop-trail?sh=xbpubm

Distance: 4.4 miles Loop trail

Elevation Gain: 721 feet

Difficulty: Moderate

Address/Directions: From the Unity of Phoenix church – take the 101 east to Exit 36 (Pima Road). Take Pima Road north for about 0.7 mile and turn right on East Legacy Blvd. Go about 1.2 miles and turn right onto N. Thompson Peak Pkwy. Go about 0.7 miles and turn left on Carla Way, which takes you into the parking lot.

Dogs: Dogs welcome on a leash