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Unity Hiking Group Outing: Lookout Mountain Circumference Trail

Wednesday, April 1, 2026,  A Hike Based Upon the Lookout Mountain Circumference Trail

The Lookout Mountain Circumference Trail is a wonderful loop hike located at the nearby Lookout Mountain section of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve.  As compared to the 2.4-mile trail as published on All-Trails, this hike will start at the parking lot in the south-eastern corner of the park, and our hike leader, Jane Boyd, will vary from the route to increase the total distance to 4-5 miles.  She has also indicated that this hike will not include a climb to the top of Lookout Mountain.

Date/Time: Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 8:00 a.m.  (Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in)

Hike Leaders:  Jane Boyd 602-989-6230
Henry Klimkowski 609-502-2008
Please RSVP to Henry at HenryK_Jr@hotmail.com

Area: Lookout Mountain Park

Trail Name: Lookout Mountain Circumference Trail

Map: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/lookout-mountain-circumference-trail

Distance: 2.4 miles per All-Trails  (Jane intends to increase this to 4-5 miles, including the distance from the parking lot and back.)

Elevation Gain: 331 feet (for the map as published on All-Trails)

Difficulty: Moderate

Address/Directions: The parking lot near the southeast corner of Lookout Mountain Park: 1898 E. Evans Drive, Phoenix, AZ. There is a Harley-Davidson shop on Cave Creek Road located about halfway between Thunderbird Rd. & Greenway Pkwy, at the northeast corner of E. Sharon Rd. From here, proceed westbound on E. Sharon Road for 0.4 miles and make a right onto N. 18th Street.  Proceed 0.5 miles north to the park entrance on the right at E. Evans Road.   The parking lot is straight ahead.

Meeting Location:  The rock garden on the right side of the parking lot.

Description:  From All-Trails: (4.6 stars) “Highlights include beautiful views, well-marked paths, and a moderate challenge. Rocky terrain and loose gravel are mentioned as obstacles. Reviewers recommend bringing water and wearing hiking boots. ”

Amenities/Inconveniences:  Drinking fountains, restrooms, and shade structures.

Dogs:  Dogs on a leash are welcome.